Castle Marchegg

750 years of history - Castle Marchegg

750 years of castle history - Marchegg Castle
The historically significant castle was once built as part of the town fortifications of Marchegg by King Ottokar II of Bohemia in 1268. Over the centuries, the castle was constantly remodeled and was given its baroque appearance by the noble family of the Pállfys from Erdöd, who used the castle as a hunting and summer residence. Directly adjacent to the grounds with its idyllic castle park are the former hunting grounds, which have been designated as the "Lower Marchauen" nature reserve for almost 50 years and are home to the largest colony of white storks nesting in trees in Central Europe.

Discover Marchegg Castle!
Today it has defied wind and weather for more than 755 years. It has been lovingly renovated and made accessible for the 2022 provincial exhibition. It offers the whole family perfect conditions for an exciting journey through the history of the house from medieval castle to baroque palace and provides an insight into the diversity of the natural habitat of the lower Marchauen - for young and old.

Highlight tour: Castle, stork & co:
In the course of a guided tour, you get an overview of the castle grounds and the highlights in and around Marchegg Castle. Stories with history, architectural facts and surprising knowledge about the storks and the floodplain alternate during this experience. Castle, stork & co. are waiting to be discovered!
On a guided tour of Marchegg Castle, you can discover 750 years of eventful castle history. You will also find out what secrets are hidden behind the exhibits and what interesting stories the archaeological finds tell. Many interesting background facts are revealed on an exciting journey of discovery.

TIP: Into the realm of the storks
From the end of March to mid-August, embark on a journey of discovery into the mysterious world of storks. The largest tree-breeding stork colony in Europe can be visited in Marchegg.