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Castles and Palaces in Styria
Gallenstein Castle
The castle, built in1278, controls the whole Saint Gallener valley and from nowhere else does one have such a wonderful view. In the Middle Ages it served the Admont monastery as a place of refuge, which could never be taken. Unfortunately, not much is left of the former glory of the castle. However, after restoration some of its former beauty is still apparent. The concert hall located under the castle chapel is scene of various cultural events.
Riegersburg
This mighty castle is situated majestically on a 482 meter high volcano. The Riegersburg, built in the 11th century, got its present form in the 17th century and through its position and strong defence enclosures, is the most important border fortress in eastern Styria. Since 1822 Riegersburg has been in the private possession of the Liechtenstein family about whose 900-year-old history guests can inform themselves in the museum in the state rooms of the castle. The witch-museum and the eagle haunt where daily breathtaking bird shows take place, are other points of attraction.
Eggenberg Palace
The fascination of the biggest baroque castle in Styria lies undoubtedly in its architectural concept: 365 windows offered the castle’s inhabitants a different view every day of the year. Established in 1460 as a medieval fortress, Eggenberg castle was extensively developed in the baroque period. Particularly worth seeing are the large arcaded courtyard, the state rooms and the planet hall. Another attraction are the departments of the regional museum Johanneum which accommodat, among other things, archaeological as well as prehistorical and early-historical collections. The big English nature reserve surrounding Eggenberg castle invites guests to long walks.
Eggenberg Palace
Burgau Castle
Originally, the castle, documented for the first time in 1367, was built as a defence tower and was surrounded by ditches. The 3-storey castle consists of a rectangular inner court as well as a 2-storey fore-castle and is part of the Styrian "Schlösserstrasse" (‘Castle Street’). For centuries the castle lay at the border and therefore fell victim to numerous attacks by the Turks, Kuruzzen and Hungary. Due to the plunders and destruction, the Burgau castle had to be reconstructed and rebuilt during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Today concerts, exhibitions and theater performances take place here regularly.
Herberstein Palace
As one of the most interesting art monuments of Styria, the Herberstein castle is definitely worth a visit. The development from a simple defence construction into a magnificent renaissance castle can still be seen today. Construction was begun as early as the 13th century, and the castle harbors legacies from 7 centuries. In the family and castle museum of the Herberstein family, in whose possession the castle has been since 1290, the everyday life of the count of Herberstein is revealed to the visitor. The zoo surrounding the castle is another attraction.
Herberstein Palace
The castle, built in1278, controls the whole Saint Gallener valley and from nowhere else does one have such a wonderful view. In the Middle Ages it served the Admont monastery as a place of refuge, which could never be taken. Unfortunately, not much is left of the former glory of the castle. However, after restoration some of its former beauty is still apparent. The concert hall located under the castle chapel is scene of various cultural events.
Riegersburg
This mighty castle is situated majestically on a 482 meter high volcano. The Riegersburg, built in the 11th century, got its present form in the 17th century and through its position and strong defence enclosures, is the most important border fortress in eastern Styria. Since 1822 Riegersburg has been in the private possession of the Liechtenstein family about whose 900-year-old history guests can inform themselves in the museum in the state rooms of the castle. The witch-museum and the eagle haunt where daily breathtaking bird shows take place, are other points of attraction.
Eggenberg Palace
The fascination of the biggest baroque castle in Styria lies undoubtedly in its architectural concept: 365 windows offered the castle’s inhabitants a different view every day of the year. Established in 1460 as a medieval fortress, Eggenberg castle was extensively developed in the baroque period. Particularly worth seeing are the large arcaded courtyard, the state rooms and the planet hall. Another attraction are the departments of the regional museum Johanneum which accommodat, among other things, archaeological as well as prehistorical and early-historical collections. The big English nature reserve surrounding Eggenberg castle invites guests to long walks.
Eggenberg Palace
Burgau Castle
Originally, the castle, documented for the first time in 1367, was built as a defence tower and was surrounded by ditches. The 3-storey castle consists of a rectangular inner court as well as a 2-storey fore-castle and is part of the Styrian "Schlösserstrasse" (‘Castle Street’). For centuries the castle lay at the border and therefore fell victim to numerous attacks by the Turks, Kuruzzen and Hungary. Due to the plunders and destruction, the Burgau castle had to be reconstructed and rebuilt during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Today concerts, exhibitions and theater performances take place here regularly.
Herberstein Palace
As one of the most interesting art monuments of Styria, the Herberstein castle is definitely worth a visit. The development from a simple defence construction into a magnificent renaissance castle can still be seen today. Construction was begun as early as the 13th century, and the castle harbors legacies from 7 centuries. In the family and castle museum of the Herberstein family, in whose possession the castle has been since 1290, the everyday life of the count of Herberstein is revealed to the visitor. The zoo surrounding the castle is another attraction.
Herberstein Palace
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