Schloss Hof

Rebuilt in 1725 into a hunting lodge and country seat for the military commander Prince Eugene of Savoy, in 1755 the ensemble was purchased by Maria Theresa, who had it remodelled into the largest rural palace and estate in the Habsburg Monarchy. Down to the present day, the complex has always been characterised by three main areas, making Schloss Hof into a Baroque synthesis of the arts.

THE PALACE
The State Rooms on the first floor are accessed via the staircase. The tour starts in the North Wing with Prince Eugene’s former residential apartment, which was remodelled for Emperor Joseph II. The rooms in the East Wing look over the resplendent gardens and are devoted to an in-depth view of the life and career of the art lover and military commander Prince Eugene of Savoy. Finally the tour leads via the Baroque chapel and the neoclassical banqueting hall to Maria Theresa’s quarters in the South Wing.

Each room has its own unique fascination and conjures up all the joie de vivre of the eighteenth century.

THE GARDENS

The unique Baroque gardens extend on seven terraces descending gently down to the River March, inviting visitors to a leisurely stroll along luxuriously blooming flower beds, fountains and artistic stone sculptures.

THE ESTATE FARM
One of the largest Baroque estate farms in Central Europe provides an idyllic setting for numerous theme gardens, including the herb garden, the “Nasch” –  “snack” – Garden and the Weinviertel Garten; it is also a home for many domestic breeds of animals of old Austrian tradition, now very rare. The popular Children’s and Family World focuses its activities at the weekends and in the school holidays on baking, do-it-yourself handicrafts and cultural programmes for children. Two adventure trails are designed as exciting interactive tours, taking guests, young and old, on a fun time trip, also giving them an experience of life from the perspective of a stable lad or maidservant.

TIP:Schloss Niederweiden – Prince Eugene of Savoy’s private residential jewel

Schloss Niederweiden is a genuine insider’s tip and only three kilometres away from Schloss Hof.  It possesses a very special fascination, radiating all the joie de vivre of a French chateau de plaisir and the charm of a stately villa in Upper Italy. Delicate Chinese murals adorn the walls of the banqueting hall, meanwhile, the annexed Game Kitchen welcomes with rustic Baroque cosiness and intimacy. Schloss Niederweiden is only open during summer season from March until November. 

SPECIAL EXHIBITION „Eugene of Savoy - The Man Behind The Prince"  | 15 March - 2 November 2025

The special exhibition 2025 is dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Schloss Hof Estate as designed by Prince Eugene of Savoy.

Eugene - Networker and Collector | at Schloss Hof Estate

The exhibition section in Schloss Hof spotlights the behind the ballistic rise of Prince Eugene as one of the most influential personalities of the Austrian Baroque epoch. It vividly illustrates the multifaceted aspects of this brilliant networker and manic collector, the hub of an élite circle of friends and artists.

Eugene - Architecture Patron and Visionary | at Schloss Niederweiden

At Schloss Niederweiden, which is itself a jewel of Baroque architecture, the focus is on the Prince’s top architectural achievements. Schloss Hof and its spectacular gardens – Eugene’s last major development project – is presented as an expression of the aristocratic lifestyle and the epoch’s joie de vivre.

Alternative Route: VOR Bus-Line 540 from Vienna (U2, Wien Hausfeldsraße) to Schloß Hof

Find more information and timetables here: www.schlosshof.at