Grad Grad

About the museum

Grad Grad stands on a steep hill of basalt tuff in the north-west of Goričko. The Lyndwa estate is mentioned in written sources as early as 1208, records of the castle building date from 1275, and archaeological excavations show that the castle already existed in the 11th century. Between 1365 and 1685 the Szechy family ruled here; then the estate was administered by other noble families, among them the Nádasdy. In 1945 the Red Army was quartered in the castle. After the war it was nationalised, and the settlement was renamed from Gornja Lendava to Grad.

Between 1960 and 1995 the castle was left to decay. Restoration began in 1995; since 1999 it has been a cultural monument of national importance owned by the Republic of Slovenia, and since 2003 the public institute Krajinski park Goričko and a visitor centre for the castle and park have been based in the restored premises. The castle is part of the Ceste gradov (Castle Route) and of the Trideželni park Goričko–Raab–Őrség (Trilateral Park Goričko–Raab–Őrség).

Visitors can explore the castle rooms on their own or with a guide, the workshops of local crafts, a nature exhibition, the chapel with frescoes, and the round castle cellar with a wine bar. Younger visitors are guided by the legend of the dragon Kač with the golden crown.

Highlights

• Craft workshops: wheelwrighting, blacksmithing, pottery, weaving, herbalism, brandy distilling and rope-making
• Nature exhibition Kukavica, Upkaš in Vidra on Goričko
• Castle chapel with uncovered frescoes
• Round castle cellar with the wine bar of Goričko winegrowers
• Audio guides in Slovenian, German, English and Hungarian
• The legend of the dragon Kač

Permanent exhibitions

• Delavnice domačih obrti in dejavnosti – The castle displays workshops of wheelwrighting, blacksmithing, pottery, weaving, herbalism, brandy distilling and rope-making, prepared by the Pomurski muzej Murska Sobota.
• Kukavica, Upkaš in Vidra – The nature exhibition on the second floor presents the diversity of nature in Goričko, meadow orchards and the smrdokavra (hoopoe).
• Zgodovina gradu – In the anteroom of the castle chapel is a timeline with the history of the castle and its owners.

Operated by

Javni zavod Krajinski park Goričko

Admission & discounts

The admission applies to a visit to the castle and/or the castle courtyard; tickets are sold at the visitor centre. According to the price list of 2025. Audio guides are free of charge.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

The little ones are captivated by the legend of the dragon Kač; young people can solve seven challenges with a map and discover the mysterious inhabitant of the castle. There are playgrounds in the castle park. For school groups, workshops in weaving, pottery and making leaflets are available.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

In the visitor centre there is a castle shop with products of the collective trademark Krajinski park Goričko; drinks and ice cream are available. The castle wine cellar offers wines from local winegrowers.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The concert and wedding salon on the second floor is for concerts, receptions, professional meetings and civil weddings. Options for hiring rooms and accommodation are also listed on the website.

Plan your visit