Forchtenstein Castle, Castle and art museum in Forchtenstein, Austria
The castle stands 533 meters above sea level with a 50-meter high keep, dominating the Wulka valley south of Mattersburg.
The Lords of Mattersburg constructed the initial part of the castle in the early 15th century before it passed to the House of Habsburg in 1450.
The castle contains one of Europe's largest private weapon collections and extensive ancestor portraits from the Esterhazy family collection.
From April to October, visitors can explore the castle daily between 10:00 and 18:00, with adult admission priced at 19 euros.
The castle features a secret passage leading to a treasure vault that remained undiscovered until after World War II.
Location: Forchtenstein
Elevation above the sea: 533 m
Address: Melinda Esterhazy-Platz 1 7212 7212
Opening Hours: april-oktober Maandag-Zondag 10:00-18:00
Website: https://esterhazy.at/de/burgforchtenstein
GPS coordinates: 47.70639,16.33722
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:44
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