Grafenegg: Fairy-Tale Castle, Landscape Park and Wolkenturm
Romantic historicism and music under the open sky
Photo: Uoaei1, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour of Grafenegg shows a storybook castle set in a vast landscape park. The Wolkenturm here is also one of Europe's most striking open-air stages.
Grafenegg lies on the edge of the Kamptal valley, just a few kilometers from Krems. In the 19th century the Breuner-Enckevoirth family remodeled an older estate in romantic historicist style, with towers, battlements, oriels and a moat. The result is one of the most important buildings of its kind in Austria.
Around the castle stretches an English landscape park with old trees, meadows and sight lines. In 2007 the Wolkenturm opened in the park, a sculptural open-air stage that rises from the landscape like a wave. Every summer the Grafenegg Festival brings international orchestras here and to the auditorium.
Your guide explains the architecture, garden design and musical life and shows you the loveliest spots in the park.
Highlights
- A castle in romantic historicist style
- English landscape park with old trees
- The Wolkenturm, a sculptural open-air stage
- Grafenegg Festival with international orchestras
- Close to Krems and the Kamptal
The route
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1Castle gate
Start at the moat.
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2Castle courtyard
Towers, oriels and historicist decoration.
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3Landscape park
Walk to sight lines and ancient trees.
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4Wolkenturm
Architecture and sound of the open-air stage.
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5Auditorium
Finish with Grafenegg's music scene.
Who this tour is for
For music and architecture fans and Wachau visitors looking for a peaceful side trip.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
Can the tour be combined with a concert?
Yes, in summer the tour fits nicely before a concert. Concert tickets are not included and should be booked early.
