Schloss Kornberg
Renaissance castle in the Styrian Vulkanland with immersive tours through the private rooms of the Bardeau family, exhibitions and a castle inn.
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About the museum
Kornberg is first mentioned in a document in 1284. The complex arose as a fortified stronghold of the lords of Kornberg on a hill between Riegersburg and Feldbach and secured the surrounding area. In 1328 the castle passed to the lords of Graben, in 1664 to the Stadl family; in the 16th and 17th centuries it was converted into a Renaissance-style residential castle.
After a brief interlude under the House of Liechtenstein, the industrialist Charles François Bardeau bought the castle in 1871 and had it restored. His descendants still own Kornberg today and have gradually developed it into a cultural and excursion destination.
Visitors experience the castle above all on the immersive tour (Erlebnisführung), which leads into private rooms of the family; a multimedia show with “talking” picture frames tells the family history since 1871. A carpet exhibition can be seen in six rooms covering around 400 m², and large seasonal exhibitions of arts and crafts take place at Easter and in Advent. In addition there are the castle inn, events and weddings.
Highlights
- Immersive tour through the private castle rooms
- Multimedia show about the Bardeau family since 1871
- Carpet exhibition on around 400 m² with free admission
- Easter and Christmas exhibition with arts and crafts
- Castle inn with regional cuisine
Permanent exhibition
- Rohani-Teppichausstellung – In six rooms covering around 400 m², some 2,000 hand-knotted carpets, kilims and historic textiles are on display; admission is free.
- Operated by
- SchloWiKorn GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €13 |
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| Reduced | €11Seniors, students |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 14 €5, younger children free |
| Seniors | €11 |
| Students & apprentices | €11 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €11 per personImmersive tour per person, by advance booking |
| Families | €272 adults and 2 children |
| Group tour with sparkling wine reception (per person) | €20 |
| Sparkling wine reception in the private rooms (per person) | €25 |
Prices for the immersive tour in the castle. Carpet exhibition and Easter and Christmas exhibitions with free admission.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €27 · 2 adults and 2 children |
- Family tours & workshops
Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children; children under 6 free. At the seasonal exhibitions there are hands-on workshops for children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking at the castle, marked on the site plan on the website.
In the district of Dörfl between Riegersburg and Feldbach (sat-nav: Dörfl 2, 8330 Kornberg bei Riegersburg).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
Castle inn with regional cuisine and wines from the Vulkanland.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 200 guests.
Knights' Hall, Schlosswirt parlour, Renaissance courtyard and salons on the first floor; weddings in the pavilion, outdoors or in the castle chapel. Also company and Christmas parties, conferences and seminars.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The interior rooms can only be visited as part of the immersive tour. According to the castle, a visit takes 1 to 2.5 hours. Groups of 10 or more by advance booking (tel. +43 664 5124224 or office@schlosskornberg.at). |
