For 70 years now, Bruck Castle on the castle hill above Lienz is the museum of the East Tyrolean town
Image gallery: Bruck Castle
Bruck Castle (Schloss Bruck) was built in the 13th century as residence castle of the Counts of Gorizia. Its name derives from the bridge (in German "Brücke") at its foot. From the donjon you can look on the entire basin of Lienz and the lower Iseltal valley. A great view on the surroundings has been crucial for the defensiveness and representation.
In the course of time, Bruck Castle had different roles to play: residence castle of the Counts of Gorizia, administrative seat of the Lords of Wolkenstein-Rodenegg, weapons stockpile, military hospital, and brewery. The Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity occupies a special place: The two-storey Romanesque building is decorated with beautiful Gothic fresco cycles by Simon von Taisten and Andrä Peuerweg. Today it is the showpiece of the castle tour, and a venue for civil ceremonies.
The venerable building, in possession of the town of Lienz, houses the Regional Museum of Lienz with its gallery of the East Tyrolean expressionist Albin Egger-Lienz (1868-1926). In the western wing you can admire contemporary art. From the parking space at the foot of the castle hill, a 5-minute walk takes you to the museum: The castle park is known to host about 15 different species of bats. A theme trail with five stations will let you know better these interesting nocturnal animals.
Contact info
- Schlossberg 1 - 9900 - Lienz
- +43 4852 62580
- museum@stadt-lienz.at
Opening times
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Admission
Regional Museum Lienz:
€ 9.00 adults
€ 7.00 seniors 65+
€ 7.00 people with disabilities
€ 7.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 2.50 students (up to 27 years)
€ 18.00 family ticket (2 adults with children under 18 years)
€ 3.00 only western wing or tower
€ 3.00 guided tour (on reservation)
free for children under 6 years
free with the East Tyrol Card
Castle Package (groups of 10 and more persons):
€ 13.00 per person
with a glass of Prosecco and guided tour at the museum
combined ticket Regional Museum Lienz & Aguntum:
€ 12.00 adults
€ 10.00 seniors 65+
€ 10.00 people with disabilities
€ 23.50 family ticket (2 adults with children under 18 years)
More information
Bruck Castle stays open till October 15, 2023, season closure of the castle and the museum in winter and spring (mid-October to the end of May).
Unfortunately, the museum and the castle are not barrier-free. Dogs not allowed. In spring and in autumn, the castle café stays open till 5 pm, in high summer till 6 pm.
