Fürstenfeld Fortress Trail

The cityscape of the former border town Fürstenfeld is characterized by impressive remnants of old fortifications. The Fortification Path Fürstenfeld takes you to these historically significant sites and provides an exciting insight into the history of the fortified town. The perfect starting point is the Pfeilburg Fürstenfeld with its museums on the city's history, the history of the time, tobacco culture around Fürstenfeld, and special exhibitions.

By the way: With your GenussCard, you receive a free guided tour!

Highlights along the Fortification Path

• Discover the former fortified town of Fürstenfeld
• Exciting journey into the past
• Medieval fortifications, mysterious bunkers of World War II
• Impressive videos and animations
• Over 130 years old iron bridge: 18 meters above the ground

Fortification System of the City of Fürstenfeld

Fürstenfeld was founded around 1170 by Margrave Ottokar IV as a sovereign city for securing the imperial border to the east and as a trading town. The first documented mention dates back to the year 1178. At that time, the market was protected by walls and towers and nestled against the castle built high above the Feistritz and the Johanniter Commandery. The Johanniters also possessed the parish rights of Altenmarkt and Übersbach and dominated the region early on at the Lafnitz border. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the medieval city fortifications were expanded and supplemented by bastions.

In recent years, the fortifications of the city of Fürstenfeld have been restored and now can be explored through a Fortification Path. This is experienceable at 13 stations. At the same time, the activities of the Johanniters in the areas of Fürstenfeld, Altenmarkt, and Übersbach are highlighted, and three historically significant church complexes are connected through the knights' order Radl-Tour.

FORTIFICATION PATH Guided Tour Times 2026

April to June
September to October
Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.

July & August
Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. and every Friday, 10:00 a.m.

Duration approx. 2 hours, meeting point: Pfeilburg, Klostergasse 18, cost € 8,-/adult.

Guided tours for groups starting from 6 people are possible at any time.

Information & Registrations
Guest Information Fürstenfeld
Phone: +43 3382/55100-81
fuerstenfeld@thermen-vulkanland.at