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HISTORY. PARK. DANUBE.
In the east of Vienna in the middle of the charming landscape of the Danube wetlands lies Schloss Eckartsau, whose history is closely connected with the happy and fateful days of the house of Habsburg. Impressed by the rich wildlife stocks of the hunting grounds around Eckartsau, Emperor Franz I, husband of Maria Theresa, acquired the castle and estate in the 18th century. In the ornate ballroom with its magnificent ceiling frescos, the ruling couple invited hunting guests to festive dinners and glittering balls.
To this day, the baroque state rooms still exude a sense of the splendour and of the joy of this bygone era. Visitors can let their mind wander and imagine the carefree life the nobility led in this man-made paradise. All of this is so very near to the metropolitan areas of Vienna and Bratislava and in close harmony between nature and civilization.
Come and see for yourself.
The State Apartments can only be visited within a guided tour!
Enjoy your time at Eckartsau
Castle park
Anyone who is looking for rest and relaxation will find it during a walk along the hiking trails through the castle park, created in the style of an English landscape garden. After decades of neglect, the 27-hectare plot was restored to a historical landscape garden by the ÖBf. Here, the vastness of the Marchfeld merges with the dense, untamed wilderness of the riparian forests.
Open to the public throughout the year | Free entry!
Castle Café & Shop
The Castle Café offers relaxation and revitalisation, and it’s even worth a visit when the weather is fine due to its beautiful location against the backdrop of the inner courtyard.
Visit the museum shop, where you will not only find books and small gifts but also specialities of the castle, like the selfmade syrup made of the park's plants or the so called "Waldbier", a special kind of beer, produced by the ÖBf.
OPENING HOURS 2025
March 22nd - April 30th & September 1st - November 1st | daily 10 am - 5 pm
May 1st - August 31st | weekdays 10 am - 5 pm | weekend & public holiday: 10 am - 6 pm
Exhibition
Visit our special exhibition - Free Entry!
WILD°WECHSEL (GAME.TRAIL)
An exhibition about animals, hunting and the forests of the Nationalpark Donau-Auen.
OPENING HOURS 2025
March 22nd - April 30th & September 1st - November 1st | daily 10 am - 5 pm
May 1st - August 31st | weekdays 10 am - 5 pm | weekend & public holiday: 10 am - 6 pm
Guided Tours
The State Apartments can only be visited within a guided tour! Guided tours for groups of six people or more can be booked by appointment all year round. In addition, we offer special tours for groups from the cellar right up to the attic. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff at the Donau-Auen National Park.
Emperor without a Crown - The Chronicle of a Farewell
The Danube monarchy at its lowest point. After leaving Vienna in November 1918, the imperial family settles in at Schloss Eckartsau. Here they await their fate with both hope and trepidation. Hear the story of the last hours of Austro-Hungary at the very site where these momentours events took place.
Our daily tours are held in German but you may still join the guided tour. There are booklets in different languages (English, French, Italian, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Swedish) available at the information desk, which you may lend and read through during the tour.
Daily tours (German only)
at 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm
Admission fee
Adults € 14,50 | Students, Seniors € 13,50 | Children € 10,-
Group bookings
Individual guided tours in English are bookable for a minimum of six people. Please contact us for further information.
You are welcome to take pictures during the guided tours! However, if you are depicting other guests or our guides, please obtain their consent beforehand!
Please note that it is not allowed to film and bring dogs during the tour. Please also make sure that your mobile phone is set to silent before starting the tour. Thank you very much for your help!
Your wedding & event
About the location
The magnificent rooms of Schloss Eckartsau serve the same purpose today for which they were created in the baroque period – as impressive settings for festive events. The employees of the ÖBf ensure the smooth running of events on site, whether they are official occasions or private celebrations. One of the best ways to experience the castle are the concerts, public festivals and private parties.
Weddings & Shootings
The castle is particularly popular with bridal couples as an exceptional place to get married amidst untouched nature, and as such the castle has also been awarded the Austrian Wedding Award for the best wedding location in Austria. The castle and castle park are also a popular backdrop for everything from filming and photo shoots, ballet interludes from the New Year‘s concert which is broadcast worldwide, to period films like the TV-two-parter “Das Sacher” about Hotel Sacher and international fashion shoots.
Contact us
In case your are looking for the right wedding, filming or photo location, please contact us. We will be happy to provide any further information.
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