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Forchtenstein Castle

Forchtenstein, Austria

History

The Esterházy family’s treasure castle on the slopes of the Rosalia hills, with an armoury and a cabinet of curiosities.

Nearest town
Forchtenstein, Austria
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.7106, 16.3317

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Burgenland: Lake Neusiedl and the Seewinkel – View from Castle Forchtenstein, 20220425 1006 4949© Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Motorhome-friendly trips

Burgenland: Lake Neusiedl and the Seewinkel

94 km8 stops3 days

Nearby

Sopron Old Town – Sopron, the houses 13 and 15 Kolostor utca and 5 Templom utca© Dguendel · CC BY 3.0
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Sopron Old Town

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Esterházy Palace – Joseph-Haydn-Gasse 19 in Eisenstadt (3)© Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Esterházy Palace

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Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park – Illmitz, die Sparkasse© Dguendel · CC BY 3.0
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Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park

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Kőszeg Old Town – Jurisics ter in Koszeg (2)© Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kőszeg Old Town

Kőszeg, Hungary

Campsites nearby

  • Camping Stellplatz Wiener NeustadtMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Forchtenstein Castle · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mobilheimplatz NeufelderseeCampsite
    18 km from Forchtenstein Castle
    Electricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Holiday-Fun-CampingCampsite
    18 km from Forchtenstein Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Szt. Kristóf KempingCampsite
    24 km from Forchtenstein Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz KrumbachMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Forchtenstein Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Zeltplatz Hohe Wand Blick-CampCampsite
    24 km from Forchtenstein Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Forchtenstein Castle?

Forchtenstein Castle is in Forchtenstein, Austria, at GPS 47.7106, 16.3317. It is about 21 km from Eisenstadt.

Can you camp near Forchtenstein Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Stellplatz Wiener Neustadt, about 14 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Forchtenstein Castle?

Forchtenstein Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Burgenland: Lake Neusiedl and the Seewinkel.

What is there to see near Forchtenstein Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sopron Old Town (20 km), Esterházy Palace (21 km), Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park (36 km) and Kőszeg Old Town (39 km).

When is the best time to visit Forchtenstein Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)