Riegersburg Castle
Riegersburg
A medieval fortress perched on a 480-metre volcanic rock that was never conquered; ride an inclined lift to the top to explore.
Riegersburg Castle sits on the basalt cliffs of an extinct volcano, and its history dates back to the 12th century. In the 17th century, under the 'Lady Governor' Katharina von Galler, it was expanded into a stronghold against Ottoman and Hungarian forces, and it was never taken. The castle houses a castle museum and a witch trial museum, and the ramparts offer views of Styria's volcanic landscape. You can climb the steep path in about 30 minutes or take the inclined lift. Admission is about 20 euros, and it is open April to October. It can be combined with the Zotter Chocolate Factory, 3 km away, and is about 55 km from Graz.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Zotter Chocolate Factory
- Rogner Bad Blumau
- Herberstein Animal Park & Castle
- Basilica of Mariatrost
- South Styrian Wine Road
- Graz Opera
- Stadtpark
- Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II