Heldenberg Memorial

The Heldenberg Memorial is a memorial complex featuring statues and busts of Austrian military leaders in an open-air pantheon on the Kleinwetzdorf castle grounds. The site also includes an automobile museum showcasing vehicle history and stables used by the Spanish Riding School horses.

Joseph Gottfried Pargfrieder, an imperial army supplier, founded the memorial in 1849 and claimed to be the illegitimate son of Emperor Joseph II. The complex later became the burial place for several Austrian field marshals, developing into a significant military monument.

The memorial honors several Austrian field marshals through monuments and busts displayed across the grounds. Walking through the site, visitors encounter these tributes and learn how these military figures shaped Austrian history.

The grounds are easily navigable on foot with free access to the outdoor monuments. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes for walking the castle grounds, and be prepared for outdoor conditions depending on the weather.

The nearby Stone Age Village lets visitors try hands-on prehistoric activities like pottery and grain grinding in reconstructed ancient structures. This experience offers a different perspective by combining military history with practical engagement with early human life.

Location: Heldenberg

Inception: 1849

Elevation above the sea: 273 m

Address: Heldenbergstraße 50, 3704 Kleinwetzdorf

Website: http://derheldenberg.at

GPS coordinates: 48.49480,15.94100

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44