Schloss Eggenberg, or Eggenberg palace, dates back over 500 years. Take the guided tour in German…read moreor English to discover the state rooms and historical events involving the palace. Take the #1 tram line to Eggenberg, and walk East 1 block to the entrance. There is an entrance fee. To visit the palace, art galleries, or archaelogical museum costs extra, and tour is extra. There is no modern heating or cooling, and no modern lights in the palace. It is wheelchair accessible, and has modern bathrooms.

The castle was very well kept, the paintings and tapestries were gorgeous. It was a time travel…read moreduring the whole guided tour. Our guide was very nice and had tons of additional information to provide us during the tour keeping each room very interesting and full of discoveries. The little park surrounding the castle is also nice for a stroll and to see the roses garden. This castle is easily accessible by tramway from the city center which makes it a great day trip activity.