Exterior view and entrance area | © Burg Oberkapfenberg | Peter Matauschek

Burg Oberkapfenberg

Oberkapfenberg Castle – Guided Tour and Birds of Prey Show

Burg Oberkapfenberg GmbH

Contact persons: Carina Gruber und Alexander Schein
Schlossberg 1 | 8605 Kapfenberg

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Your specialist for bus and group travels

Perched high above the town, Oberkapfenberg Castle offers your group panoramic views over the Mürztal valley. During a guided tour, visitors gain fascinating insights into life in a medieval fortress and its historical significance.

A true highlight is the birds of prey show, where eagles, falcons and owls soar impressively close above your guests’ heads, creating an unforgettable experience. Even in bad weather conditions, the falconry ensures an engaging alternative programme.

Information

  • Motorway exit: S6 Kapfenberg, 5 km

  • Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, falconry Wednesday – Sunday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm

  • Opening season: Castle: February to December, falconry: April to October

  • Recommended visiting time: 1 to 2 hours

  • Coach parking spaces: 3

  • Guided tours: Available with prior booking

  • Gastronomy: Yes

 

Access for coaches
Easily accessible for coaches up to 12.5 m in length. For longer vehicles, it is necessary to adjust the vehicle level at the junction approx. 500 m before the castle, or guests can take a short walk up to the site.

 

Prices 2026

Group admission price castle tour: €7.00 per person
Group admission price birds of prey show: €7.50 per person

Travel idea: Combined ticket castle & falconry: €13.00 per person

A detailed description of this travel idea can be found in the following PDF:
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What the weather will be like Kapfenberg (501m)

Today, 09.09.2026

A sunny morning, soon followed by showers and finally also thunderstorms.
Morning
very sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 90%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Tomorrow, 10.09.2026

Light rain will be most likely in the early morning and towards evening.
Morning
foggy
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
foggy
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

11.09.2026
cloudy
10°C 18°C
12.09.2026
sunny
9°C 22°C
13.09.2026
sunny
9°C 23°C

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