Grad Rajhenburg

About the museum

Rajhenburg Castle stands on a sixty-metre-high rocky spur above the confluence of the Brestanica stream and the Sava. It was built between 1131 and 1147 on the orders of the Archbishop of Salzburg Konrad, as witnessed by the oldest, Romanesque part of the building. For centuries it was administered by the ministeriales of Rajhenburg, who attained knightly rank in the 15th century.

In 1881 the castle was bought by Trappist monks, who converted it into a monastery that operated until April 1941. At that time the German occupation authorities set up a camp in it for the expulsion of Slovenes. After the war the monastery was dissolved, the castle was nationalised, and penal institutions operated in it. Since 1968 it has been used mainly for museum and event activities. Since 2004 it has been owned by the Občina Krško; it is managed by the Kulturni dom Krško, and a comprehensive renovation took place in 2010–2012.

The castle is a cultural monument of national importance and one of the most important monuments of medieval castle architecture in Slovenia. It has a Romanesque and a Gothic chapel; visitors can see the permanent exhibitions, castle furniture from the collections of the Narodni muzej Slovenije, and the medals of Primož Kozmus.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition Slovenski izgnanci 1941–1945 (Slovenian Exiles 1941–1945)
• Exhibition Trapisti v Rajhenburgu (The Trappists at Rajhenburg) on the monks who used the castle as a monastery
• Exhibition Vitezi Rajhenburški (The Knights of Rajhenburg) on the 429-year family history of tenants of the Salzburg archbishops
• Romanesque and Gothic chapel and a room with wall paintings
• Medals of Primož Kozmus, castle furniture, a peninoteka (wine archive) and the museum shop

Permanent exhibitions

• Slovenski izgnanci 1941–1945 – Permanent exhibition on the fate of the Slovenes expelled from their homeland by the German occupation authorities; the castle was an expulsion camp.
• Trapisti v Rajhenburgu – The exhibition presents the history of the Trappists, who used the castle as a monastery from 1881.
• Vitezi Rajhenburški – The exhibition tells of the 429-year family history of tenants of the Salzburg archbishops and of the life of the three estates in the Middle Ages.

Operated by

Kulturni dom Krško (javni zavod); lastnica Občina Krško

Admission & discounts

Reduced prices and free admission apply on presentation of an official proof. Free admission is also granted to the unemployed, journalists, members of the Slovensko muzejsko društvo and ICOM and of other professional associations linked to museum activity, tourist guides and group escorts.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the castle, thanks to modern equipment the whole building is also accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The castle organises holiday museum experiences and workshops; a family ticket is available.

Getting there & parking

A free loan of Krčan bicycles is available for exploring the surroundings.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

The castle has the restaurant A3, a chocolate shop, a museum shop with catalogues and local products, and a peninoteka in the castle cellar.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The Great Hall, the Romanesque Hall, the Round Hall and the atrium can be hired; the castle is suitable for wedding ceremonies.

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