Home - Burg Hochosterwitz

Our castle is on winter break.
We open again on April 1st.

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.)

Advent market from 8 to 11 December 2022 from 11:00 a.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

	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