Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Austria
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Lower Austria (52)
Burg Liechtenstein
Burg Kreuzenstein
Burgruine Aggstein
Franzensburg
Schloss Artstetten
Stift Altenburg
Stift Göttweig
Schloss Hof
Karmel Mayerling
Burg Hardegg
Schallaburg
Schloss Rohrau
Burg Plankenstein
Schloss Eckartsau
Burg Heidenreichstein
Burg Rappottenstein
Burg Raabs an der Thaya
Kartause Gaming
Stift Herzogenburg
Burgruine Falkenstein
Burgruine Kaja
Freimaurermuseum Schloss Rosenau
Liechtenstein Schloss Wilfersdorf
Schloss Grafenegg
Stift Seitenstetten
Burgruine Kollmitz
Schloss Marchegg
Schloss Niederweiden
Schloss Weitra
5-Elemente-Museum im Schloss Rothschild
Gozzoburg
MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/Zaya
Schloss Loosdorf
Schloss Niederleis
Schloss Reichenau
Schubert Schloss Atzenbrugg
Burg Grimmenstein
Historisches Museum Vösendorf
Österreichisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum Europaschloss Leiben
Schloss Pöggstall
Schloss Ulmerfeld
Schlossmuseum Kottingbrunn
Fahrradmuseum Schloss Vösendorf
Schloss Dürnkrut
Schloss Heiligenkreuz-Gutenbrunn
Schloss Jedenspeigen
Schloss Obersiebenbrunn
Schloss Zogelsdorf
Burg Laa mit Biermuseum
Heimatmuseum Fels am Wagram
Schloss Orth an der Donau – Nationalparkzentrum und Museum
Schloss Traismauer
Upper Austria (18)
Kaiservilla
Burg Clam
Burg Wels
Schloss Weinberg
Schloss Freistadt
Schlossmuseen Mauthausen im Schloss Pragstein
Afrikamuseum Schloss Riedegg
Fürstlich Starhemberg'sches Familien- und Stadtmuseum Eferding
Haager Heimatmuseum im Schloss Starhemberg
Jagdmuseum Schloss Hohenbrunn
Kriminalmuseum Schloss Scharnstein
Kubin-Haus Zwickledt
Kulturama Schloss Tollet
Marktmuseum Frankomarchia
Museum Sigharting 900
Schloss Feldegg
Schloss Traun
Schlossmuseum Peuerbach
Tyrol (13)
Salzburg (11)
Styria (11)
Vienna (9)
Burgenland (6)
Carinthia (4)
Vorarlberg (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Austria: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 125 castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria, spread across 9 states and 108 towns and cities. Most of them are in Lower Austria (52), Upper Austria (18), and Tyrol (13).
At the city level, Vienna (9), Nauders (3), and Salzburg (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
7 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €11 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8 and €14.
19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 66 offer dedicated programs for families, and 58 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria
Hofburg WienCastles & Palaces · Vienna
AlbertinaArt · Vienna
Festung HohensalzburgCastles & Palaces · Salzburg
Schloss EggenbergCastles & Palaces · Graz
Schloss AmbrasCastles & Palaces · Innsbruck
Burg LiechtensteinCastles & Palaces · Maria Enzersdorf
Oberes BelvedereArt · Vienna
Burg HohenwerfenCastles & Palaces · Werfen
Schloss EsterházyCastles & Palaces · Eisenstadt
Festung KufsteinCastles & Palaces · Kufstein
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria with free admission
Schloss UlmerfeldCastles & Palaces · Ulmerfeld-Hausmening
Schloss DürnkrutCastles & Palaces · Dürnkrut
Schloss FeldeggCastles & Palaces · Pram
Schloss ObersiebenbrunnWorld cultures · Obersiebenbrunn
Schloss TraunCastles & Palaces · Traun
Schloss ZogelsdorfSpecial · Burgschleinitz-Kühnring
Heimatmuseum Fels am WagramRegional · Fels am Wagram
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria with programs for families
- AlbertinaArt · Vienna
- Festung HohensalzburgCastles & Palaces · Salzburg
- Schloss EggenbergCastles & Palaces · Graz
- Schloss AmbrasCastles & Palaces · Innsbruck
- Burg LiechtensteinCastles & Palaces · Maria Enzersdorf
- Oberes BelvedereArt · Vienna
- Burg HohenwerfenCastles & Palaces · Werfen
- Schloss EsterházyCastles & Palaces · Eisenstadt
- Festung KufsteinCastles & Palaces · Kufstein
Burg ForchtensteinCastles & Palaces · Forchtenstein
Wheelchair-accessible castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria
- Hofburg WienCastles & Palaces · Vienna
- AlbertinaArt · Vienna
- Oberes BelvedereArt · Vienna
Hofburg InnsbruckCastles & Palaces · Innsbruck
Schloss HofCastles & Palaces · Schloßhof
Stadtpalais LiechtensteinCastles & Palaces · Vienna
SchallaburgCastles & Palaces · Schollach
Schloss TrautenfelsRegional · Stainach-Pürgg
Stift HerzogenburgCastles & Palaces · Herzogenburg
Burg WelsHistory · Wels
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria with the highest published visitor numbers
By state
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Austria?
Our directory currently lists 125 castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria across 108 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria?
Some of the best known are Hofburg Wien, Albertina, Festung Hohensalzburg, Schloss Eggenberg, and Schloss Ambras.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example Schloss Ulmerfeld, Schloss Dürnkrut, Schloss Feldegg, and Schloss Obersiebenbrunn.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 37 are open, such as Hofburg Wien, Albertina, and Festung Hohensalzburg.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria are wheelchair accessible?
19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Hofburg Wien, Albertina, and Oberes Belvedere. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Austria?
A regular adult ticket costs €11 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €30. Children, students and families usually pay less.
Other categories: Art & Design · History & Cultural History · Natural History · Science & Technology · Archaeology & Antiquity · Memorials · Open-Air Museums · City & Regional Museums · World Cultures & Ethnology · People & Literature · Special-Interest Museums