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Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour, Austria

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Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour Highlights

Embark on a day tour of the Forchtenstein Castle, which is one of the oldest & renowned castle-museums in Europe
Explore the fearsome collection of arms & weaponries, including crossbows, hand grenades, and cannonballs
Take a tour of the exhibit - Grenades, Flags & Grenadiers and get an insight into what life was like for Esterházy soldiers & their families during the war period
Upgrade your package to enjoy a guided tour of the castle's highlights and hear fascinating tales of the castle's past from an expert local guide

Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour Overview

Forchtenstein Castle Location: Melinda Esterhazy-Platz 1, 7212, Forchtenstein, Austria

Operational Timings:

Wednesday - Monday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Closed on Tuesday

Activity Duration: 2-3 Hours (Approx.)

About Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour, Austria:

When in Austria, take some time to explore the history & culture of the region with a visit to the Forchtenstein Castle. Learn all about the Esterházy royal family and the military defences of the castle as you tour through the various permanent exhibits. Book your tickets today and get ready to travel back in time as you delve into the castle's stories.

About the Activity:

Arrive at the activity location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time and embark on a historic tour of the Forchtenstein Castle.
As you take a tour through the grand halls & corridors, you will get to know about its rich history and how it was the only castle that wasn't seized during the Great Turkish War.
Step into the time capsule and travel back in time as you discover the Esterházy family history and take a look at the royal treasures, including portraits of emperors, Baroque murals showcased in the inner courtyard, and many other noble treasures.
You also get to take a look at one of the most extensive private armouries in the world.
The castle's impressive weapon collection features countless arms & weaponries from the 16th century and collected through the Thirty Years of War. This included a range of crossbows, hand grenades, cannonballs, muskets, halberds, helmets, and more.
You can upgrade your package and embark on a guided tour of the castle, where you get to learn more about medieval history and some of the castle's deepest, darkest secrets from a professional guide.

How to Reach?

By Car: The best way to reach the castle from Forchtenstein City Centre is by car. It is at a distance of 3.3 km and you can reach the destination within 10 minutes.

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Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

3 Hours

USD 17.12

USD 16.05

Per Adult

Embark on a tour of the Forchtenstein Castle and explore its collection of fearsome weaponry & more with an expert guide by your side.

Notes:

Children aged 0-5 years can join the experience free of charge, while children aged 6-16 years can book the package at child prices. All individuals aged 17 years and above can book the package at adult prices. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.

Price Includes

Ticket
- Entrance to Forchtenstein Castle
- Guided Tour
Guide
- A professional German-speaking guide will accompany you

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Know Before You Go for Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

Children aged 0-5 years can join the experience free of charge, while children aged 6-16 years can book the package at child prices. All individuals aged 17 years and above can book the package at adult prices. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.
Please note that disabled visitors can buy reduced tickets (50% off) onsite.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
Participants are not allowed to bring their pets or carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
Consumption of alcohol or intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Please note that the guided tour is in German only.

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Forchtenstein Castle

Melinda Esterhazy-Platz 1, 7212 Forchtenstein, Austria

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Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

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