Riegersburg Castle
Riegersburg Castle crowns an extinct volcanic neck in southeastern Styria, Austria, documented since 1138. Between 1637 and 1653, Katharina Elisabeth von Wechsler fortified it into one of Central Europe's greatest strongholds: 108 rooms enclosed by three kilometres of walls, five gates, and two deep moats. It sheltered local populations during Ottoman incursions when the front line lay only 20 to 25 kilometres away. Field Marshal Montecuccoli reportedly called it the strongest fortress in Christendom.
Owned by the House of Liechtenstein since 1822, it is a museum open to visitors, with 25 rooms accessible — nine of them devoted to the history of witches and sorcery.
Visitor information
- Location
- Styria
- Country
- Austria
- Tier
- A (Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip)
- Coordinates
- 47.0047, 15.9325
- Official site
- http://www.veste-riegersburg.at/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riegersburg Castle?
- Riegersburg Castle is in Styria, Austria (approximately 47.0047, 15.9325).
- Can you visit Riegersburg Castle?
- Yes — Riegersburg Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at http://www.veste-riegersburg.at/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Riegersburg Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Riegersburg Castle is rated A tier on the Castle Atlas — Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip.
- What can you see at Riegersburg Castle?
- Riegersburg Castle crowns an extinct volcanic neck in southeastern Styria, Austria, documented since 1138. Between 1637 and 1653, Katharina Elisabeth von Wechsler fortified it into one of Central Europe's greatest strongholds: 108 rooms enclosed by three kilometres of walls, five gates, and two deep moats. It sheltered local populations during Ottoman incursions when the front line lay only 20 to 25 kilometres away. Field Marshal Montecuccoli reportedly called it the strongest fortress in Christendom.