Opening Hours
from March 20th to November 7th
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Public holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission until 1 hour before total closing time
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Welcome to Schallaburg!
Tickets & Guided Tours
Tickets and Guided Tours
Ticket prices
€ 12,00 | Adults
€ 11,00 | Reduced-price tickets for seniors, students aged 26 or under, apprentices, disabled, recruits, and those in alternative national service (ID required)
€ 3,50 | Pupils (aged 6 to 18)
Family tickets
€ 12,00 | 1 (grand)parent and related (grand)children aged 18 or under
€ 24,00 | 2 (grand)parents and related (grand)children aged 18 or under
Guided tours
€ 4,00 | Guided tour Exhibition
(duration: 75 min. - only available in German)
€ 8,00 | Guided family tour* Exhibition
(duration: 75 min. - only available in German)
* 2 (grand)parents and related (grand)children aged 18 or under. Tickets for guided family tours of the exhibition and castle with one (grand)parent are available for € 4,00
€ 4,00 | Guided tour of Schallaburg Castle
(duration: 60 min. - only available in German)
€ 4,00 | Historical castle garden tour
(duration: 60 min. - only available in German)
€ 8,00 | Archery at the shooting range
(duration: 60 min. - only available in German)
Exclusive and evening tours available upon request. Guided tours are available in German and English (other languages upon request).
Groups of 20 or more: Prices & Accompanying program
€ 9,00 | Admission per person
€ 3,50 | Guided tour of the exhibition, castle, or garden*
* registration is required: +43 (0)2754 / 6317-0
For cancellation conditions and our group booking policy, see our general terms and conditions.
Reduced-price tickets
Membership cards and entrance tickets that entitle you to a discount for Schallaburg Castle:
- € 2,00 | Radio Ö1 club members
- One-time free admission with the "Niederösterreich-CARD" and "Kulturpass"
Combined Tickets
€ 21,00 | Melk Abbey + Schallaburg
€ 20,50 | Artstetten Castle + Schallaburg
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Directions to Schallaburg
Public transport
By train to Melk Station (see www.vor.at for timetables)
From 16 March to 3 November, the Wachau bus line WL6 runs daily from the Melk station forecourt to Schallaburg Castle and back.
Ticket price (single trip): adults€ 2,30 | children: € 1,20
Download timetable
Directions to Schallaburg by car
There is plenty of parking space for coaches and cars.
Directions to Schallaburg by foot or bicycle
Those of you who are light on their feet might want to walk to Schallaburg Castle on signposted footpaths: approx. 2.5 hrs from Melk Station; approx. 1 hr from Loosdorf Station
It’s a 15-minute ride from the Danube Cycle Path to Schallaburg Castle. There is a bicycle rack at the reception centre.
Accessibility
Schallaburg Castle is a historical building. Nonetheless the exhibition area, castle garden, restaurant, and toilets are fully accessible for disabled visitors.
Parking
Parking spaces for disabled are within easy reach (parking area 2).
Disabled visitors can be driven by car directly to the ticket office and can be picked up from there again. However, the car can‘t be parked at the ticket office during the visit.
Alternately, there is a shuttle service from the parking area to the ticket office for disabled visitors. The shuttle service can be requested at +43 (0)2754 / 6317-0
Lifts
All levels of Schallaburg Castle are fully accessible (lift: width 90 cm, depth 140 cm).
Wheelchairs
Two wheelchairs are available free of charge, although you will be asked at the reception to deposit an ID.
For more information, phone +43 (0)2754 / 6317-0
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Around Schallaburg
FAQs
The following questions and answers are based on the house rules for the Schallaburg Castle exhibition area. All visitors and staff are subject to these regulations. Visitors agree and commit themselves to comply with the rules. Inebriated visitors may be denied access to the exhibition.
At what time does the exhibition close? When is the last entry?
The current opening hours as listed in the entrance area: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. From Monday to Friday, last entry is at 4:00 pm; on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, last entry is at 5:00 pm.
Can I take photos?
The use of photographic, video or audio recording devices is not permitted within the exhibition. Exhibits must not be touched or photographed due to loan regulations, etc. You are welcome to take pictures in other areas of the castle.
Are dogs allowed in the exhibition?
Unfortunately dogs and other pets are banned from Schallaburg Castle. However, dog bowls are available at the reception centre.
Are backpacks and other items of luggage allowed in the exhibition premises?
Umbrellas, sticks or similar items, travel bags or backpacks are not allowed in the exhibition area. You are advised to leave your luggage in the cloakroom. Handbags and small rucksacks that can be carried like handbags with a shoulder strap are allowed in the exhibition.
Are prams allowed in the exhibition?
Sure! The exhibition is fully accessible on all levels, even with prams.
Food and drinks
Drinks and food (including ice cream) are not allowed in the exhibition premises.
Smoking
Smoking, e-cigarettes, and open fire are not allowed in interior spaces of Schallaburg Castle. The fire safety regulations apply to all visitors and members of staff.
Accessibility
Schallaburg Castle is a historical building. Nonetheless the exhibition area, castle garden, restaurant, and toilets are fully accessible for disabled visitors. Parking spaces for disabled are within easy reach (parking area 2). All levels of Schallaburg Castle are fully accessible (lift: width 90 cm, depth 140 cm). Two wheelchairs are available free of charge, although you will be asked at the reception to deposit an ID. For further information, phone +43 (0) 2754 / 6317-0
Shop
The shop always picks up the theme of the current exhibition at Schallaburg Castle. Visitors will find a wide range of products that are perfectly matched to the current topic.
Whether it’s the '70s or Vikings, Byzantium, or Islam: products available in the shop reflect the current exhibition theme. Besides the exhibition catalogue and related publications, the shop has a range of special items for children and youngsters. Visitors will also find postcards, magnets and bookmarks, jewellery, textiles and culinary gifts, as well as a number of articles specific to Schallaburg and the region. The museum shop is open daily, with opening hours coinciding with those of the exhibition. We look forward to your visit!
Excursions around Schallaburg
Schallaburg Castle is surrounded by attractions in its immediate vicinity in Lower Austria, including a fire brigade museum, wool workshop, paper mill, schnapps distillery, hemp farm, farm cheese dairy, llama hiking country, wildlife enclosure, and a lot more.
For detailed information on attractions in the Schallaburg area, visit the website of Mostviertel Tourismus.
Hiking adventures around Schallaburg Castle
Schallaburg Castle is the starting point for several walks and hikes through the area. There are three circular hike trails in the immediate vicinity, with footpaths ranging from a comfortable 30-minute stroll around Schallaburg to a 90-minute hike tour. Routes and maps of three hike loops can be found here.
Contact
Schallaburg Kulturbetriebsges.m.b.H.
3382 Schallaburg 1
E-Mail
T: +43 (0) 2754 / 6317-0 / F: DW 611
Visitors Service and Booking:
buchung@schallaburg.at
T: +43 (0) 2754 / 6317-615 / F: DW 611
Schallaburg - The Restaurant
tablereservations +43 2754 56530
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Exhibition © Martina Siebenhandl
Schallaburg © Martina Siebenhandl
Schallaburg © Martina Siebenhandl
Staircase to the garden © Nafez Rerhuf
