Halbturn Palace: Baroque in the Seewinkel
A pleasure palace with frescoes by Maulbertsch
Photo: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour shows you Halbturn Palace in northern Burgenland, one of the region's most important Baroque palaces. You see the palace park and learn how Hildebrandt and Maulbertsch made art history here.
The palace was built in the early 18th century to designs by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt as a hunting and pleasure lodge; Hildebrandt also built the Belvedere in Vienna. Halbturn later passed to the Habsburgs, and Maria Theresa had it remodeled.
In the great hall a large ceiling fresco by Franz Anton Maulbertsch presents an allegory full of light and movement. Your guide explains the architecture, imagery and garden design and tells how wine and art still shape the estate. In summer it hosts exhibitions and concerts.
This is a private tour: just your own group, your pace and plenty of time for questions. Our licensed guides are happy to adjust the focus to your interests before the day.
Highlights
- A Baroque palace designed by Hildebrandt
- A ceiling fresco by Franz Anton Maulbertsch
- Palace park with old trees
- Links to Maria Theresa
- Summer exhibitions and concerts
The route
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1Palace park
Garden and facade.
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2Main courtyard
Hildebrandt's architecture.
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3Great hall
The Maulbertsch fresco.
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4Winery and cellar
Wine at the palace.
Who this tour is for
Art lovers, groups interested in the Baroque and visitors to the Seewinkel.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for the palace and exhibitions are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
Is the palace open all year?
The palace is mainly open during its exhibition season in the warmer half of the year. We check your date when you book.
