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EDLichtenstein
If you are visiting the Vienna Woods, you need to stop here. It is an ancestral home of the Liechtenstein royal family, and although much of the castle has been reconstructed it is very beautiful on the inside. Because it is so narrow a castle, the rooms and staircases are somewhat more interesting than in larger castles.Be sure to walk around the path outside. The views from the parking lot and from the opposite side are very different. And the walk won't take long. I think the best pictures can be had from the bend in the road on the approach. You'll know where I'm talking about as you drive up.Don't bother with strollers, carry the kids if you have them.You are also very close to the Seegrotte, which I would also recommend you visit.
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katzouchka
From Vienna, took the S1 train to Mödling from Hauptbanhof. From there it was a pleasant 2-3km walk uphill (light exercise compared to walking around Schönbrunn all day) to Burg Liechtenstein. We found an entrance to the park by following directions from some locals doing nordic walking. It was very satisfying to come out of the forest (5-10 minutes into the park) and find the castle right in front of us. Tours start at the beginning of every hour. We had 30 minutes to burn, so we ate a light snack and took a walk around the castle. The castle is definitely most picturesque from the north! Once inside, there were just under 30 visitors that showed up for the tour. My companion and I were the only non-German speaking visitors there, so I was prepared to have little to no English spoken to us. However, our tour guide was graciously considerate of us and always made sure to address us as well throughout the tour. This was sometimes tricky as the rooms and passageways can get cramped with 30 odd people (including a few boisterous children), but she never once failed to find us in the crowd and explain bits to us, either while the rest of the group were exploring the balcony or rooms, or walking with us to the next point of interest. Somehow, she even found time to answer some of our questions. I saw that some reviews criticised her English, but I think they're rather harsh. Insofar as we could see, she was the only one doing the hourly tours and she often switched rapidly between German and English. I commend her skills (they are by far better than anything I could do!) and it was only natural that, on a few occasions, she got tongue-tied from the language transition.The castle itself is relatively small and humble compared to the castles of Bavaria, but is perhaps one of the few where you can actually imagine everyday living in. All in all, a nice afternoon getaway just outside Vienna!
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Madidas66
Since I live nearby I love this area for different reasons. Either enjoying green relaxing moments, or Jogging in the surrounding woods. And above all are the moments with your love ...
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momerlin
If you want to leave Vienna for an afternoon, this attraction is a nice change. by car, it is about 20 minutes and can easily be located by following all of the signs after you exit A21 at Giesshubel. The parking area is located before the Burg and there is a path through the woods that brings you directly to the Burg. Tours start every hour on the hour, so you need to time yourself and there is a limit as to the number allowed in. we found the Burg was more impressive outside than inside. The Chapel was the best part. Nearby, you may also visit the seegrotte Hinterbruehl.
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HeNtEs
Very nice Fortress, but photography is prohibited in the interiors :( English and German guide every hour. The castle tour lasts about 50 Minutes. Adult: 7 Euro.
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BCordray
As a young man in 1991, I visited Burg Liechtenstein for the first time with a group of friends. After paying our entrance fee, we were basically set loose inside the castle and allowed to explore the various rooms, corridors, towers and even the dungeon on our own. Because there were hardly any other tourists that day, we turned the outing into the best game of "hide-and-seek" / capture the flag ever. Oh, how I miss those times of innocence and fun! Today the castle looks essentially the same on the outside as it did in the early 1990s, however much of the insides are now off-limits to the public and you are required to participate in a guided tour. Compared to what you were once allowed to visit, these days you are limited in what you can see inside the castle and frankly, some of the most interesting areas are not included in the tour! Even more frustrating, current policy forbids any photography or video filming once you enter the building. The only exceptions are from the terraces overlooking Vienna and the countryside and they are breathtaking views indeed. On the positive side, our tour guide was fairly knowledgable about the castle, its history and its aristocratic owners. That's something you don't get if you are on your own and don't have a guide book. Our guide did struggle somewhat when asked specific questions, but one cannot expect her to know everything. In fairness, the castle's current management group has furnished the rooms with artwork and historical objects that provide you with a better understanding of how medieval life would have been. Naturally, with these beautiful items on display, you would not want visitors running around unsupervised inside the castle! Nevertheless, it is a shame that so much of what once made the castle so charming has now been cordoned off to the public. One final note: While our children (ages 11, 10, 8, and 6) did learn a few interesting facts and will surely appreciate some day the chance they had to march down the halls of a medieval castle, the tour itself is not geared for young families. After the first room or so, our kids' attention began to wane and the younger two were soon eager to get back outside. Granted, the castle does offer specially-tailored activities for kids, but if you don't plan ahead, you will likely miss them. All in all, Burg Liechtenstein is a well-preserved castle, but in light of the many other more spectacular and family-friendly sites in and around Vienna, I would NOT recommend committing the time and money to make the trek out to Mödling... Not unless they opened it up again for hide-and-seek...
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OldJanxSpirit
The castle is extremely photogenic from a distance, however the current appearance dates from the 19th century. The medieval basis is especially visible in the lower floors - the most valuable part of the architecture is well preserved Romanesque chapel. The castle is a smaller size, with poor mobilliar, but as a historical place important (see the aristocratic family Liechtenstein named after Castle Liechtenstein). Services are at the required level, location very close to highway A21, so it is a suitable target for trip from Vienna - or from Bratislava.
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Malarchy
Burg Liechtenstein is located just south of Vienna in Maria Enzersdorf next to Mödling. It is still owned by the Liechtensteins giving it a comforting association with one of the most successful noble families of Europe. Burg Liechtenstein is very scenic especially when viewed from the trail towards the castle as it rises above the trees of this part of the Wienerwald. It is not the largest or most impressive of castles but is certainly nice enough.Free car parking is ample, located about 5 minutes walk away from the castle. It is reasonably sign posted but only when relatively close by. The spot is very popular with hikers and cyclists as part of various Wienerwald trails. There are a couple of Wanderwege that pass through and by the castle. Perhaps the most interesting view of the castle comes from the meadow on the north side as the stone from the hill the castle was constructed upon is clearly visible.The castle itself has a relatively interesting history and tours are available. Tours are presumably mainly in German but a good standard of English tour is also available. No pictures are permitted inside the castle which is an annoying feature of Viennese grand buildings. Pictures are permitted on the viewing balcony that looks over Vienna. The view from the balcony is good.The tour was very well delivered and was interesting. There are a couple dozen steps all told so it is not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. The tour has a couple of points that keep children interested, in particular the sword and chainmail to be handled but also some period clothing to see. The tour offers a description of the construction of the castle and it seems that many of the interesting features were bought and added rather than being originals. That there are original periods tracing back 800 years though is of most interest. Nearby Burg Liechtenstein is a children's play area so there is something extra for the children to do without charge. As this is part of the Wienerwald there is also the opportunity for some walking. In a country with such spectacular castles, Burg Liechtenstein is not likely to rise to the top of the list but it is a perfectly fine attraction and on a sunny day the view of it from the approach is somewhat cinematic.
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izak83
Приезжали в феврале. Везде указано, что есть экскурсии, но почему-то их не было. Замок красивый величественный и очень живописная дорога до него от Мёдлинга.
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olgatsel
К великому сожалению, я не моргу выразить очень большое количество эмоций от данной достопримечательности, поскольку время для ее посещения оказалось не самое удачное. Зима, причем слякотная и ветреная. Могу предположить, что осенью на фоне красочной природы Венского леса или весной - летом на фоне зелени, а тем более летом, когда можно войти внутрь, эмоций было бы гораздо больше. Зимой замки не отапливаются, поэтому войти внутрь и ознакомиться возможности нет никакой. Остается только восхищаться архитектурой и общим впечатлением даже на фоне серого неба и тающего снега. Впечатление остается очень величественное, глобальное, внушительное. Не только сам замок, но и его месторасположение на вершине горы в окружении сосен, растущих чуть ниже по склону не могут оставить равнодушным.
