--- title: Guided Tour of the Upper Austria Castle Museum in Reichenstein url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/4390/fuehrung-ooe-burgenmuseum-reichenstein.html" description: After years of preparation, the project—carried out by various specialists—opened in April 2013. The new Castle Museum is one of the few new museum buildings constructed in Upper Austria in recent years and is not intended solely as a specialized museum on the topic of “castles.” The building also houses an information center for the Waldaist and Naarn European Protected Area and is, moreover, part of a larger cultural and event center at Reichenstein Castle. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Guided Tour of the Upper Austria Castle Museum in Reichenstein Guided Tour of the Upper Austria Castle Museum in Reichenstein ================================================================ Tragwein, Oberösterreich, Österreich History Museum, Natural History Museum ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/291988/1BFF5B6E3BA4578CA5D20F2FB19585A689ECCBE19C19877684BA76C1A853FBF6/burg-reichenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/291987/BEEABC6EF557F3B205346E91FE392439E471E111702ACC2073DF7E1BF28FE345/burg-reichenstein-suedansicht.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/291986/C068EE2C545516527CD5DD98316D047DE8C82135EA09A9A6681E2BB97B0839BF/burg-reichenstein-westansicht.jpg) © Open copyright © burg-reichenstein.at Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/291988/1BFF5B6E3BA4578CA5D20F2FB19585A689ECCBE19C19877684BA76C1A853FBF6/burg-reichenstein.jpg "© burg-reichenstein.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/291988/1BFF5B6E3BA4578CA5D20F2FB19585A689ECCBE19C19877684BA76C1A853FBF6/burg-reichenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © burg-reichenstein.at Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/291987/BEEABC6EF557F3B205346E91FE392439E471E111702ACC2073DF7E1BF28FE345/burg-reichenstein-suedansicht.jpg "© burg-reichenstein.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/291987/BEEABC6EF557F3B205346E91FE392439E471E111702ACC2073DF7E1BF28FE345/burg-reichenstein-suedansicht.jpg) © Open copyright © burg-reichenstein.at Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/291986/C068EE2C545516527CD5DD98316D047DE8C82135EA09A9A6681E2BB97B0839BF/burg-reichenstein-westansicht.jpg "© burg-reichenstein.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/291986/C068EE2C545516527CD5DD98316D047DE8C82135EA09A9A6681E2BB97B0839BF/burg-reichenstein-westansicht.jpg) © Open copyright © Alexander Schneider Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/291992/C9BFF1CA6797ABEB0C2C2DDA4AF802E89F3D01C97F3F183A726A3D2BE2409A5E/burgenmuseum-reichenstein.jpg "© Alexander Schneider") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/291992/C9BFF1CA6797ABEB0C2C2DDA4AF802E89F3D01C97F3F183A726A3D2BE2409A5E/burgenmuseum-reichenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Verbund Oö. Museen / Foto: Flora Fellner Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/291991/0F8B924278DE351D79C7B9A7DF3957050B48D0438B75A074875E3A9AF1B312E9/ooe-burgenmuseum-reichenstein.jpg "© Verbund Oö. 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Reichenstein 1 4230 Tragwein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Reichenstein%201%2C%204230%20Tragwein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Reichenstein%201%2C%204230%20Tragwein "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.363962326285638&lon=14.581110477447508&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) After years of preparation, the project—carried out by various specialists—opened in April 2013. The new Castle Museum is one of the few new museum buildings constructed in Upper Austria in recent years and is not intended solely as a specialized museum on the topic of “castles.” The building also houses an information center for the Waldaist and Naarn European Protected Area and is, moreover, part of a larger cultural and event center at Reichenstein Castle. The museum and information center are housed in a newly constructed building that incorporates a section of ancient castle walls uncovered during archaeological excavations and integrates them into the interior design. The roof of the new building rises to the level of the castle courtyard, expanding it into an open-air space between the castle and the surrounding landscape. The heart of the museum is Alfred Höllhuber’s (1919–2008) private collection of medieval small finds. Thematic scope of the permanent exhibition, however, extends far beyond this. The concept of the permanent exhibition is based on three main themes and the period from the 11th to the 17th century. **People – Space – Land** Castles were the focal points of many manors and, as fortified residential and administrative centers, served as the power bases from which dominion over land and people was exercised. For this reason, special attention is given to the people who lived in castles and left their mark. The focus is on topics related to everyday life, such as housing, diet, work, conflict, and religion. On the other hand, attention is also given to space—in two distinct ways. First, the castle as a living space with its many uses and functions; second, the geographical space—the “land”—that was brought “under subjection” by the medieval and early modern nobility and their retinues through the establishment of settlements and castles. The focus is on present-day Upper Austria, with a special emphasis on the Lower Mühlviertel region. However, a primary goal of the Castle Museum at Reichenstein Castle is also to introduce and convey the rich and diverse castle landscape of Upper Austria to a broad audience and to inspire people to “explore” the castles throughout the region. **Nature** The second thematic focus is dedicated to the topic of “Nature.” At Reichenstein Castle, located on the Waldaist, there is an information center for the Waldaist-Naarn European Protected Area. This information center is available free of charge to the interested public and offers information and an overview of this ecologically significant region, particularly regarding key conservation areas and the flora and fauna worthy of protection in the Waldaist and Naarn areas. **Events** In addition to operating a museum and the information center, plans also include the development of a diverse program of events. Reichenstein Castle is intended to become not only a place for educating the public about nature and science, but also a vibrant regional arts and culture center, featuring an ambitious program such as special exhibitions and various musical events, regular theater performances, diverse children’s programs, as well as engaging art projects both inside the old castle and in the open spaces of the grounds. [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - package without accommodation - duration: 1,50 hours **services**Guided Tour **itinerary**Guided Tour **possible date of arrival**April 16 through October 31 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Groups and school classes by appointment at any time [ Booking ](#ttgCollapseAnfrageBuchen) ---------------------------------------- **from price**- € 5,00 per person - € 5,00 per family/group - bookable from 8 Persons **Travel period (01.01.2016 - 30.12.2026)** | From | to | |---|---| | 01.01.2016 | 30.12.2026 | [ non-binding inquiry ](#mailto) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Guided Tour of the Upper Austria Castle Museum in Reichenstein** Reichenstein Castle in Ruins Reichenstein 1 4230 Tragwein Phone [+43 7236 31400](tel:+43723631400) E-Mail [office@burg-reichenstein.at](#mailto) Web [www.burg-reichenstein.at](http://www.burg-reichenstein.at "New window") http://www.burg-reichenstein.at --- **Legal contact information** OÖ Burgenmuseum Reichenstein Reichenstein 1 -4230 Tragwein office@burg-reichenstein.at http://www.burg-reichenstein.at [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children - Student groups with school class - Students - Seniors - Civil and military servants - Handicapped - Families - Groups [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Particularly suitable for**- For families - For wheelchair users [To the website](http://www.burg-reichenstein.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")