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Hartberg Castle

Hartberg

The castle, whose oldest walls were built of Romanesque ashlars, is considered the secular nucleus of the town of Hartberg.

As a border region, Oststeiermark was exposed to enemy attacks for centuries. In 1128 Hartberg was established as a Palatinate by the Styrian Margraves from the Traungau family. The castle was built around 1130. In 1166 the assembly of nobles met here and decided to erect a ring of castles against the Hungarians. These well-fortified castles, which often became stately palaces, each tell us their very own personal story.

At the highest point of the medieval town once stood the castle of the Traungau family, today Hartberg Castle is located here. Rebuilt and extended in the Renaissance style in the 16th and 17th centuries, accentuated in the 21st century with a contemporary extension and framed by a romantic park, the course of history is reflected in a finely nuanced way.

This location is also perfect for celebrations of all kinds. For appointments please contact us directly.

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Guides for Hartberg:

Hannes Portugaller, +43 676 62 81 884, hannes.portugaller@yahoo.com
 
Kerstin Hilsberg, +43 670 40 30 931, kerstin.hilsberg@zeitversetzt.at
 
Sibylle Gauby, +43 676 53 02 456, s.gauby@gmx.at

Take the opportunity and travel by public transport:

If you want to connect the visit with an overnight stay – here you can get to the landlords in the region. https://www.steiermark.com/de/Oststeiermark/Urlaub-planen/Unterkuenfte-suchen-und-buchen

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The castle can only be visited from the outside. The knight's hall can be rented for various celebrations.

Dear guests, the opening times may change, for your safety please contact the parish of Hartberg directly!

Contact

Schloss Hartberg
Herrengasse 1
8230 Hartberg
View of the Riegersburg from the Genusshotel

What the weather will be like Hartberg (422m)

Today, 18.08.2026

Relatively sunny during the day, but maybe some rain in the evening.
Morning
sunny
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
foggy
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 19.08.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
slightly cloudy
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

20.08.2026
rainy
17°C 31°C
21.08.2026
rainy
18°C 27°C
22.08.2026
cloudy
17°C 26°C