Festenburg Fortress
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Historic fortress in Austria, once home to controversial poet priest Ottokar Kernstock, featuring six chapels with unique frescoes by Johann Cyriak Hackhofer and an adjacent museum.

๐Ÿ“œ Historic fortress nestled in the lush forests of the Wechsel mountain range, about an hour's drive from Vienna.
๐Ÿ” Offers guided tours through its historic rooms, chapels, and a museum.

Why Go

๐Ÿฐ Explore the former residence of controversial poet priest Ottokar Kernstock.
๐ŸŽจ Admire unique frescoes by Johann Cyriak Hackhofer in six chapels and a church.
๐Ÿšถ Take a guided tour through living quarters, an armory, and religious sites.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Suitable for families with children and bus groups.
โ˜” Ideal for rainy weather.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ Castle tavern is permanently closed.
๐Ÿ’ค No special exhibitions currently.

Tips

โฑ๏ธ Guided tours are approximately 80 minutes.
๐Ÿ“ž Reservation is requested for groups.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Overall tour: Adults โ‚ฌ6.00, Children โ‚ฌ3.00. Short tour: Adults โ‚ฌ5.00, Children โ‚ฌ2.50.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ May 1 - September 30: Wed & Thu 10 am, Sun & public holidays 2 pm.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 1 - April 30: By appointment only.

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