Liechtenstein Castle | Historical Gem South of Vienna

South of Vienna, right at the edge of Vienna Woods (Wienerwald), lies a small village with a beautiful ancient castle at its center. Liechtenstein Castle (Burg Liechtenstein) stands on a bare hill in the heart of the green open spaces. It is an ancient castle that has been exceptionally well-preserved, and it's no wonder that famous films like "The Three Musketeers" were filmed here.

The Story of Liechtenstein Castle

Liechtenstein Castle was built during the 12th century and was owned by the Liechtenstein family (the same noble house that rules the country of Liechtenstein) for several hundred years. During the Turkish invasion of the region, the castle fell to the invaders and was destroyed. The ruined castle remained abandoned for centuries until, in 1884, renovations began to restore it to its former glory.

The fortified castle. Credit: Sagi Zilbershatz

Today, the castle serves as a museum and an impressive exhibition space showcasing the lives of nobles in the Middle Ages, primarily presenting the history of the famous House of Liechtenstein. Guided tours of the castle began as early as the 19th century, so there is a long-standing tradition of guiding visitors through the castle’s impressive rooms.

Watch the castle structure from above:

Tours in the Castle

Entrance to the castle is possible only as part of a guided tour. There are regular tours held every hour, which are also offered in English.

Additional Essential Information for Visiting Liechtenstein Castle

Opening Hours:

From October 1st to March 31st: Friday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The last tour departs at 3:00 PM.
From April 1st to September 30th: Wednesday – Closed. Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The last tour departs at 4:00 PM.

Entrance Costs:

Adult: €18
Child: €10
Student, Pensioner: €15
Family Ticket (2 parents and up to 3 children): €43

Book tickets online

More details on prices on the official website

Address

Am Hausberg 2, 2344 Maria Enzersdorf

How to get to Liechtenstein Castle from Vienna by public transport?

There are a few possible ways to get to the castle from Vienna:

Bus line 260 from the Siebenhirten subway station (U6 brown line). Get off at the Hinterbrühl Mannlichergasse stop and walk for 12 minutes to the castle.
Train from Vienna’s main train station (Wien HBF, platforms 1-2) to Mödling Bahnhof station. From there, take bus line 262 and get off at the Maria Enzersdorf Siedlungsstraße stop. From there, you will have to walk 10 minutes to the castle.

Check the exact travel times on the Austrian transport website. Search in the railway company’s search engine for the route between Wien-Burg Liechtenstein to see the precise train and bus times.

Map:

Other attractions in the castle area

A short distance from the castle, you can visit Europe’s largest underground lake, the Seegrotte. This place offers a guided tour and an opportunity to sail on the lake. From the castle, you can walk for about 20 minutes to the underground lake or take bus line 260 and get off at the Hinterbrühl Gießhübler Straße stop. Read more information about the underground lake.