Forchtenstein Castle

Castle mouse “Forfel” is ready for new adventures

Burgmaus Forfel has been a delight at Forchtenstein Castle for 28 years.(Bild: Reinhard Judt)

For the 28th time, it will be "Fantastic" again at Forchtenstein Castle. From 6 July to 28 July, a fantastic program awaits the whole family. 

By the time you enter Forchtenstein Castle in summer, even the parents become children again. The family festival has been a fixture in the Burgenland summer program since 1997. Now in its 28th season, Forfel the castle mouse, Merlix the magician and Griselda the creepy witch provide fantastic experiences and a fascinating journey back in time to the world of knights and damsels on four weekends from July 6 to 28 (every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm) - true to the motto "Experience life as it used to be together."

The children were right in the middle of it all at the dress rehearsal. They were welcomed by Managing Director Gerhard Krammer.(Bild: Judt Reinhard)

300 children were allowed to take a look behind the scenes in advance
Participation is also very important at the more than 30 stations. With just under a week to go before the start, preparations are in full swing. In the last week of school, around 300 children were able to get a taste of the new program, which has a lot to offer. In addition to the ever-popular archery and knighthood, there is a puppet theater, a guild street and Forfel's organic bakery.

Herbert Zechmeister, Christina Friedl, Christa Prets and Maria Hauf with Burgmaus Forfel at the dress rehearsal of Burg Forchtenstein Fantastisch.(Bild: Reinhard Judt)

Crowd puller: 15,000 visitors came to the castle last year
The stilt walker Friedrich, who already caused a lot of excitement last year, will also be flying high again. This time, there are also new tasks to complete in the traditional knight test. Incidentally, 15,000 visitors came to the castle last year, most of them from Burgenland, Vienna and Lower Austria.