Herberstein Wildlife Park / Castle and Museum in the Garden

Park Experience

Herberstein Garden Palace

featuring a rose garden, the Feistritz Gorge, and an indoor playground

Take a trip back in time

A family history spanning over 700 years awaits you at Herberstein Garden Castle. From the old stone house to the castle and on to the Baroque Florentine Courtyard, you can trace the castle’s evolution during a guided tour and experience the interiors up close. The Herberstein family has owned the castle for 22 generations now; its construction spanned over 450 years.

The first castle was mentioned in writing as early as 1217. Herwig von Krottendorf referred to his residence as “Herwigstein.” This is also where the name “Herberstein” originated. Starting with this old “palas,” which was built at the top of a 40-meter-high cliff, the castle expanded eastward over the following centuries. In the 16th century, during its largest construction phase, the structure transformed from a fortress into a castle. The Florentinerhof, built in the 17th century under the then-owner Johann Maximilian I, was the castle’s final addition.

Florentiner Hof at Herberstein Wildlife Park

A Set Table During the Guided Tour of Herberstein Garden Castle by Regine Schöttl

Blooming and Flowers

The origins of the gardens in Herberstein date back to the 16th century. The existing rose garden was reconstructed in 1997. It was modeled after a Baroque-era garden, which also featured a pavilion in the center and geometric flowerbed patterns surrounding it. Architect DI Maria Auböck designed the garden around four colors that symbolize human characteristics. In addition, there are sections named after the times of day and oriented according to the sun’s path (morning, noon, afternoon, and evening gardens).

Rose Garden at Herberstein Garden Castle

Cockade Flowers at Herberstein Wildlife Park

Fun and Games in Herbie's Game World

Spanning 1,100 square meters, the indoor playground "Herbie's Spielewelt" offers fun and games for kids ages 2 to 12, no matter the weather. With a Power Tower, a ninja area, trampolines, and Donut Gliders—there's plenty to discover here.

Hours:
Saturdays, Sundays, and on holidays, as well as on all school holidays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission:
Children ages 2–12: EUR 5.00
Adults: free (only when accompanying small children)
Wristband deposit: EUR 5.00 (refunded after your visit)
Socks: EUR 1.00 (reusable)

Herbie's Play World at Herberstein Wildlife Park

Indoor playground at Tierwelt Herberstein

Castle Road Geo Tour at the Garden Castle in Tierwelt Herberstein

Castle Road Tour in Herberstein

All the information about the Castle Road Geocaching Tour is available here

Download the instructions

Location and Events

You can visit the castle with your Tierwelt Herberstein admission ticket. Guided tours of the castle take place daily during opening hours. Guided tours for groups can be booked at any time. There are also additional educational programs for children. The castle and gardens also provide an ideal setting for photo shoots and film projects, fashion photoshoots, product presentations, interviews, and conferences. The garden castle is also the perfect venue for the happiest day of your life. From the reception to the wedding ceremony to the reception, a variety of locations are available to you.

For inquiries, please contact:

Email: office (at) herberstein.co. at

Phone: +43 3176 / 8825 - 0

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Castle and Museum at Tierwelt Herberstein