Forchtenstein Castle Guided Tour
- 1 hour
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The armoury with its holdings that cover over four centuries of history. Rarities and masterpieces from the Kunstkammer (cabinet of curiosities) and Ottoman booty. Areas like the kitchen and bakery convey an impression of daily life at the castle in the past A staggering fifty metres deep well, it was once essential for survival at the fortress.
Inclusions
What's included
- Certified tour guide.
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
Forchtenstein Castle, Burgenland’s imposing landmark and one of the oldest museum sites in Europe, has long served as a “strongbox” for the Esterházy princes’ exquisite treasures and as a depot for military equipment. Visit the armoury with its holdings that cover over four centuries of history. Further highlights on this tour include rarities and masterpieces from the Kunstkammer (cabinet of curiosities) and Ottoman booty. Areas like the kitchen and bakery convey an impression of daily life at the castle in the past. At the end of the tour, take a look down the well. A staggering fifty metres deep, it was once essential for survival at the fortress.
Cancellation
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Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Esterhazy Betriebe GmbH
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Vienna
- Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 1219 experiences we list in Vienna.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 406 of 1219.
About Vienna
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The Ringstrasse circles the old centre with monumental buildings: the State Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Inside the ring, St Stephen's Cathedral, with its patterned tile roof, rises above lanes of shops and cafés, and the Hofburg palace complex holds the imperial apartments, the Spanish Riding School and a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth.
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