Opening Hours
March 17 - November 11 2018
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
Ticket prices
€ 11,00 | Adults
€ 10,00 | 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 (available at the ticket office)
€ 10,00 | 1 (grand)parent and related (grand)children aged 18 or under
€ 20,00 | 2 (grand)parents and related (grand)children aged 18 or under
Family ticket with Lower/Upper Austrian/Burgenland/Vienna family pass (available at the ticket office)
€ 9,00 | 1 (grand)parent and related (grand)children aged 18 or under
€ 18,00 | 2 (grand)parents and related (grand)children aged 18 or under
Guided tours
€ 3,50 | Guided tour of “Byzantium & the West. A millennium forgotten”
Mon.–Fri.: 10:30 am, 2:00 pm | Sat.: 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm | Sun. and holidays: 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm (duration: 75 min.)
€ 7,00 | Guided family tour* of “Byzantium & the West. A millennium forgotten”
Sun. and holidays: 2:30 pm (duration: 75 min.)
* 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 € 3.50
€ 3,50 | New on offer: Guided tour of Schallaburg Castle including archery
Sun. and holidays: 11:00 am (duration: 120 min.) (only available in German)
€ 5,00 | Media Guide (available at the shop in the arcaded courtyard)
Explore the exhibition “Byzantium & the West. A millennium forgotten” and listen to the “Schalla CASTLE STORIES” on a tablet available in German, English, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian
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 programme
€ 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:
- 50% | Glatt & Verkehrt festival: a valid ticket entitles you to a 50 % discount on a “Byzantium & the West” exhibition ticket (€ 5.50)
- € 2,00 | Radio Ö1 club members
- € 2,00 | Members of the ÖAMTC motoring association
- € 1,00 | Garten Tulln horticultural show
- € 1,00 | Brandner shipping
- € 1,00 | Klosterneuburg Monastery
Melk Summer Festival
Your Schallaburg ticket entitles you to a 15% discount on a ticket for “LUZIFER” at the Melk Summer Festival. With a ticket for “LUZIFER” or “HELLS BELLS”, admission to the “Byzantium & the West” exhibition at Schallaburg Castle is free.
Combined Tickets
€ 19,50 | Melk Abbey + Schallaburg
€ 19,50 | Artstetten Castle + Schallaburg
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Directions to Schallaburg
Public transport
By train to Melk Station (see www.vor.at for timetables)
From 17 March to 11 November, the Wachau bus line WL1 runs daily from the Melk station forecourt to Schallaburg Castle and back.
Monday to Friday (on work days only):
Melk Station → Schallaburg: 9:30 am, 1:10 pm and 4:50 pm
Schallaburg → Melk Station: 12:20 pm, 1:20 pm and 5:20 pm
Sat., Sun. and holidays:
Melk Station → Schallaburg: 9:10 am, 1:10 pm and 5:50 pm
Schallaburg → Melk Station: 12:10 pm, 1:20 pm and 6:20 pm
Fare (single trip) for adults: € 2.20 | Pupils: € 1.10
ÖBB Plus: save money by combining tickets!
One ticket for the exhibition and train ride by ÖBB federal railways – don’t miss out!
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 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 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 2754 6317-0
Restaurant
The Schallaburg Castle restaurant serves regional cuisine as well as dishes that fit the current exhibition topic. We also host parties, culinary get-togethers, and other group events outside of regular opening hours. Premises can be hired as a venue in various spots on the castle grounds.
From 17 March to 11 November 2018 the restaurant is open every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. After the exhibition season the castle restaurant becomes a lovely location for Christmas parties and all sorts of celebrations.
Enquiries, information, booking:
Schlossrestaurant Schallaburg e.U.
T. +43 (0) 2754 / 6310
E-Mail
Holders of the Lower Austrian or Upper Austrian Family Pass will get a 5 % discount on the restaurant bill. We gladly accept Visa and MasterCard.
Holders of a season ticket will get a 10 % discount on their restaurant bill.
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 2754 63 17-0 / F: DW 611
Visitors Service and Booking:
office[at]schallaburg.at
T:+43 2754 63 17-615 / F: DW 611
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Exhibition © Martina Siebenhandl
Schallaburg © Martina Siebenhandl
Schallaburg © Martina Siebenhandl
Staircase to the garden © Nafez Rerhuf
