Schloss Hof Estate & Schloss Niederweiden

An hour’s drive outside Vienna, Schloss Hof Estate is another of Vienna’s stunning 18th century imperial palaces. The former country residence of the Habsburgs was once owned by Prince Eugene of Savoy, who was well known for his lavish tastes and eccentric décor.

The palace and grounds cover 120 acres and house a wonderful estate of terraces, orangeries and manicured baroque gardens for visitors to enjoy. There’s also a petting zoo and farm.

Today you can take a tour of the chambers and halls from the baroque ball rooms to the rustic open kitchens, and learn about this enchanting palace and the role it played in the imperial family throughout the 18th and 19th century.

TIP:

Schloss Niederweiden is a true insider tip! This gem of baroque architecture was built as a hunting lodge by Count von Starhemberg All its following owners,  from Prince Eugene of Savoy and Franz Stephan to Maria Theresa - valued the fertile area with its rich game stock.

Combine your visit to the baroque Hof Palace with the nearby Niederweiden Palace and experience a unique day.

DIRECTIONS:
Regional train from Vienna main station (Hauptbahnhof) to Marchegg trainstation. Free shuttle bus from Marchegg trainstation to Schloss Hof.

Shuttle Bus from Marchegg station to Schloss Hof and Niederweiden.

SCHLOSS HOF  ESTATE:

• Special exhibition | Imperial weddings - "Love and Marriage" | 9 March to 3 November 2024, daily

SCHLOSS NIEDERWEIDEN:

• Special exhibition | Imperial weddings - "Cause for Celebration" | 9 March to 3 November 2024, daily

Combine your visit to the baroque Hof Palace with the nearby Niederweiden Palace and experience a unique day. 

Niederweiden Castle is an absolute insider tip! This jewel of baroque architecture, which was built by order of Count Starhemberg as a hunting lodge, its subsequent owners- from Prince Eugene of Savoy to Franz Stephan and Maria Theresa- appreciated the fertility and abundance of game in the region.
(Note: Niederweiden Castle is only open during the summer months and is closed from the beginning of November to the beginning of March).

Directions from Vienna:
VOR bus line 543 - public connection to Bhf. Bad Deutsch Altenburg and Bhf. Marchegg. Hourly arrival possible.

To the timetable.