Schloss Greillenstein
Castle, Model garden
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Description
Greillenstein Castle in Röhrenbach, Lower Austria, was first mentioned as a fortified castle in 1313. Its history is considered to be closely intertwined with the noble Kuefstein family, who still own the castle today. In the 1960s, it was one of the first castles in the country to be opened to the public as a museum. Today, the magnificent building presents itself to its many visitors in a historically evolved dress of clear Renaissance and Baroque symbolism. The richly furnished interiors, from the bathing room to the castle dungeons, are best viewed on an exciting guided tour.
Original castle stories
To get a particularly good understanding of the castle rooms - some of which are originally furnished - from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, it is a good idea to take part in one of the daily guided tours. More than half of the 60 or so rooms are open to visitors. Fascinating coffered and painted wooden ceilings, stately tiled stoves and magnificent stucco work are on display. The Renaissance chapel with its Protestant furnishings and the private salons as well as the knights' hall, offices and courtroom are real eye-catchers. In the latter, you can see Austria's only surviving regional court barrier.
The castle can also be visited for special events such as ghost tours or historical court events. There are also special guided tours with unique insights.
Guided tours of the castle rooms are available at 11.30 am and 3.30 pm during opening hours. Groups can also visit outside opening hours by prior arrangement!
Baroque dwarves in the fairytale castle garden of Greillenstein
In the 18th century, the spacious gardens were revitalized with Baroque touches. The avenues and balustrades of that time have been preserved to this day. The "Dwarf Garden" is also hidden here, where baroque dwarves lived for a long time - before they were moved to the weather-protected castle. Today, artists have reinterpreted fairy tales and legends about dwarves in this area of the garden.
The quiet vacation apartments with garden access are located in the historic outbuilding with a view of the castle.
