Schloss Hof Palace
Zámok Schloss Hof
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Schloss Hof is a magnificent baroque complex where history comes alive, offering a diverse range of experiences for families, history enthusiasts, and event-goers.

📜 A magnificent baroque complex where history comes alive.
🏰 Explore opulent palace interiors, stunning gardens, and a historic farm.

Why Go

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Diverse experiences for families, history enthusiasts, and event-goers.
🌳 Stunning 15-hectare baroque garden with terraces, statues, and fountains.
🐴 Historic farm and animal world with over 200 animals, including white donkeys.
🎨 Interactive exhibitions, historical costume dress-up, and creative activities for children.
🎉 Hosts major events like the Great Horse Festival, Easter, and Christmas markets.
🚶‍♀️ Easily accessible, including by foot or bicycle from Devínska Nová Ves via Freedom Bridge.

Why Avoid

🚫 Dogs are not permitted in the complex.
🗓️ Niederweiden Palace is closed during the winter season (November 3 - March 6).
⚠️ Complex is closed on December 24.

🎟️ Tickets

Daily Ticket (Schloss Hof & Niederweiden Palace, valid for one-time entry to each palace during summer season, includes Easter & Spring markets):

  • Adults: €24.00
  • Children (6-18 years): €13.50
  • Children (under 6 years): Free
  • Discounted (students 19-25, disabled, seniors over 60): €22.50
  • Family (2 adults, max. 3 children): €61.50

Guided Tour Surcharges:

  • Adults: €5.00
  • Special guided tour: €10.00
  • Guided tours in Slovak available at specific times (e.g., 11:30, 13:30 for adults; 15:00 for children during Slovak public holidays).

Christmas Market Ticket (valid only during market dates):

  • Adults: €11.00
  • Children (6-18 years): €5.50
  • Children (under 6 years): Free

Annual Ticket (Schloss Hof & Niederweiden Palace for 365 days, except Dec 24):

  • Adults: €49.00
  • Children & Youth (6-18 years): €28.00
  • Benefits: no waiting, entry to all daily events (Christmas/Easter markets, special exhibitions), 5% shop discount, 10% restaurant/cafe discount (from January 1, 2025).

Group Tickets: Available for 20+ people, reservations required.
Discounts: Schloss HofSphere card holders get 15% off up to two adult tickets. Niederösterreich-CARD allows free entry. Discounts cannot be combined.
Prices are subject to change.

⏰ Hours

Summer Season (March 15 - November 2, 2025):

  • Daily: 10:00 - 18:00 (last entry 17:30)
  • Applies to both Schloss Hof Palace and Niederweiden Palace.

Winter Season (November 3, 2025 - March 6, 2026):

  • Daily: 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry 15:30)
  • Applies only to Schloss Hof Palace; Niederweiden Palace is closed.

Christmas Market Hours (on market dates: Nov 15-16, 22-23, 29-30; Dec 6-8, 13-14, 20-21, 2025):

  • 10:00 - 19:00 (last entry 18:30)

Closed on December 24.
East Gate Entrance: Open on state holidays and weekends from 10:00 - 18:00 (ticket office closes 17:00) from start of summer season until October 15.

🍽️ Food

"Kräutergarten" restaurant and "Cafe Arkadenhof" offer dining options.
Special children's menus can be reserved at "Kräutergarten".

♿ Accessibility

Barrier-free access is indicated.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Children's Programs

  • Interactive Experience Circuits on the Farm: Playfully experience baroque farm life as a maid or farmhand, complete tasks for rewards. Includes stations for various professions (baker, herbalist, falconer, gardener, hunter) and a carriage ride simulator. Pottery and herbal garden workshops on selected days.
  • Children's and Family World in Bäckenhof: Interactive exhibitions, historical costume dress-up, dancing, creative activities, and painting.
  • Petting Zoo: Over 200 animals, including white donkeys, screw-horned sheep, and llamas, for close interaction.
  • Birthday Parties: Three themed packages (€280.00 for up to 10 children and 2 adults, includes all-day entry, 2 hours guided program, 30 mins in decorated room with drinks). Optional add-ons: pony rides, donkey grooming, carriage rides, creative/chocolate workshops.
  • School Programs: Thematic tours and interactive programs for all ages (history, art, natural history, foreign languages). Examples: "Fairy Tales from a Bag," "Baroque Life at the Palace," "Schloss Hof and Animals." Creative workshops also offered.

🗺️ Guided Tours

Available in Slovak, German, English, and Hungarian (for school groups).
Options include general palace tours, children's tours ("Time Travel to Baroque"), and garden tours.
Enjoy a wonderful guided tour of Schloss Hof Palace in Slovak.

🖼️ Exhibitions

Regular special exhibitions, such as "Eugene behind the Mask of a Prince" (March 15, 2025 - November 2, 2025), celebrating 300 years of Schloss Hof.

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