Schloss Tratzberg: a Journey into the Renaissance
Austria
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Tirol
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Jenbach
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Tratzberg Castle
20.08.2025
1448
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What began over 500 years ago as a small fortified castle has evolved into one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Renaissance castles in Austria. Schloss Tratzberg has changed hands many times, endured numerous strokes of fate, and has been expanded again and again. Today, it is one of the few castles still privately owned and serves as the residence of the noble Goëss-Enzenberg family. Thanks to their tremendous commitment, Schloss Tratzberg has once again become the epitome of a 16th-century Tyrolean castle and is now considered one of the most important cultural monuments in the country—open to the public for guided tours.
Visiting Schloss Tratzberg
The magnificent Schloss Tratzberg can only be visited on a guided tour, ensuring that the rooms are presented in their centuries-old original state. Explore the famous Habsburg Hall or the impressive Queen’s Chamber and marvel at the intricate craftsmanship and detailed decor. You might even discover one of the many hidden doors. Guided tours take place regularly on open days.
Tours for Adults
On an original and immersive tour, you’ll explore several of the castle’s rooms in small groups. Using an audio guide, you’ll learn fascinating and entertaining facts about the eventful history of each room—narrated by none other than the historic owners themselves. You’ll be accompanied by a trained tour guide who will answer your questions and reveal even more castle secrets.
Tours for Children
Young visitors have different needs than adults. That’s why children aged 4 and up can enjoy an exciting fairy tale tour with their own audio guide. This program runs at the same time as the adult tours, so children can stay with their parents. But instead of former castle residents, they’re guided through the rooms by the little castle ghost "Tratzi" and his mouse friend Adele. What kind of mischief might those two get up to? And with a bit of luck, kids can even win a prize in the Tratzi Quiz!
Additional Experiences
For an even deeper dive into the castle’s history, guests can opt for a 360° Virtual Reality introduction. Or embark on a digital discovery tour of Schloss Tratzberg to learn even more—including about rooms that aren’t accessible during regular tours.
History up close and in 3D
This one-of-a-kind experience provides a historical introduction to the castle’s history and takes place in the ticket shop. It can be done before or after the regular castle audio tour but is recommended to do before. Children can enjoy their own fairy tale Virtual Reality experience and remain with their accompanying adult (recommended from age 6).
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