Welcome to Castle Hochosterwitz!
We are open!
Armory, the weapons collection and the interesting collection of pictures from the Renaissance period bear witness to the history of this unique fortification. In addition to the possibility of climbing through the historically interesting 14 castle gates, you can also reach the castle with the Fürst-Max-Bahn. An extensive cultural program with concerts, picture exhibitions and festivals invites the visitor to discover the castle in all its diversity. In the castle restaurant, visitors are spoiled with local Carinthian cuisine. In addition to the interesting museum and the culinary offer, you can also immerse yourself in the world of medieval handicrafts at the castle.
Dear guests of Hochosterwitz Castle! The history of Hochosterwitz Castle is very extensive. For this reason, you should allow at least 1.5 hours to enjoy the castle. Please note that the castle gates are closed on time. Access to the castle is possible up to 1.5 hours before the end. We wish you a nice day at Hochosterwitz Castle.
Please note: drone flights on
and above the castle are forbidden!
Opening hours – Entrance fee
Opening hours in 2023
April 1st – May 31st, 2023: daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(last admission: 3:30 p.m.)
June 1st – August 31st, 2023: daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(last admission: 4.30 p.m.)
September 1st. – November 1st, 2023: daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(last admission: 3:30 p.m.)
Attention! Changed opening hours on 07/22/2023 due to a major event:
from 07:00 a.m., last admission: 2:30 p.m., the castle is closed at 4:00 p.m.!
Dogs allowed!
Price changes, misprints and other changes reserved!
Events 2023:
Knight’s Festival: 08/12/2023 – 08/15/2023
Garde tradition day: 05/01/2023
Burgkirchtag: 09/03/2023
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Entrance fee |
|---|---|
| Adults, Seniors | 17 Euro |
| Children (aged between 6-15 years) | 10 Euro |
| Students with ID, Military in uniform, Disabled | 12 Euro |
| Region card | 13 Euro |
| Family card (2 Adults + minimum 2 children 6-15 years) | 45 Euro |
| Lift per person | 10 Euro |
| Lift (downhill) | 6 Euro |
| Children under 6 years | Free entry and lift! |
| Groups |
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