Enchanting Christmas Tour
Visitors embark on an atmospheric guided tour through the wintry fortress, exploring everything from hidden corners to the magnificent State Rooms. Along the way, the guide shares stories and details touching on local Christmas customs and traditions.
Nov 28 – Dec 19, 2026
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Tickets
Adults: €7.50 without admission; €23.00 with FestungsBahn; €19.50 without FestungsBahn. Children ages 6–14: €4.00 without admission; €10.30 with FestungsBahn; €8.90 without FestungsBahn. Fortress admission and the funicular ride are not included in the guided-tour fee.
Hours
15:00 - 16:00 Uhr.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers due to stairs, uneven terrain, and walking distances over 200 meters.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register online, by telephone or email, and remember that this open tour may include other participants.
- Allow an hour for the guided walk through the fortress and its State Rooms.
- Plan for stairs, uneven ground and a walking distance over 200 metres; the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
- Dress for the weather, as the tour takes place in all weather.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children ages 6–14 have a separate child ticket option.
- The guided-tour fee does not include fortress admission or the funicular; ticket options with and without the funicular are listed.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the tour include?
It is an English-language guided walk through the winter fortress, from hidden corners to the State Rooms, with stories about Christmas customs and traditions.
How do I register, and is the tour exclusive?
Register online, by telephone or email. It is an open tour, so other participants may join; groups must have at least five and no more than 25 participants.
How long should I allow?
The guided tour lasts 60 minutes.
Is the tour suitable for children or people with mobility needs?
The stated audience is interested visitors and adults; child tickets are offered for ages 6–14. The route has over 20 stairs, uneven ground and more than 200 metres of walking, and is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
Does the tour go ahead in bad weather, and what does the tour fee cover?
It takes place in all weather. The guided-tour fee does not include fortress admission or the funicular ride.
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