Freunsberg
Freunsberg

Freundsberg Castle

Castel Freundsberg, a popular event location, also houses the Schwaz Town Museum

In the south of Schwaz, Freundsberg Castle stands on a steep hill. The castle complex dates back to 1150 AD and used to be the main seat of the Knights of Freundsberg. First there was only a residential tower, in which today parts of the original frescoes can be admired, but when Archduke Sigismund purchased the castle and court in the 15th century, he had it rebuilt as a hunting castle.

The beautiful castle church of the late Renaissance period was added in 1634-1637. From 1812, Schwaz has been in possession of the building in which in 1948 the Schwaz Town Museum in the donjon was inaugurated. It provides an interesting insight into the cultural and ecological development of the Silver Town and the history of mining in Schwaz. On the upper floor there's the old tower apartement which takes you on a journey back in the time of Sigismund of Austria.

The castle also houses a tavern that is ideal for celebrations in a knightly ambience. Treat your palate with spareribs and roasted knuckle of pork, or simply enjoy your day with a glass of wine, a coffee or home-made cake. From the terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view on the town.

Contact info

Opening times

  • Thu 01 Jun 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 02 Jun 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sat 03 Jun 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 04 Jun 10:00 - 17:00
  • Mon 05 Jun closed
  • Tue 06 Jun 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 07 Jun 10:00 - 17:00

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Schwaz Municipal Museum - spring 2023 (04/01/2023 - 06/11/2023)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sat 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 10:00 - 17:00

Easter 2023 (04/09/2023) 10:00 - 17:00

Easter Monday 2023 (04/10/2023) closed

Labor Day 2023 (05/01/2023) closed

Ascension Day 2023 (05/18/2023) 10:00 - 17:00

Whit Monday 2023 (05/29/2023) closed

Corpus Christi 2023 (06/08/2023) 10:00 - 17:00

Schwaz Municipal Museum - summer 2023 (06/13/2023 - 09/10/2023)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sat 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 10:00 - 17:00

Feast of the Assumption 2023 (08/15/2023) 10:00 - 17:00

Schwaz Municipal Museum - autumn 2023 (09/12/2023 - 10/31/2023)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sat 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 10:00 - 17:00

Austrian National Day 2023 (10/26/2023) 10:00 - 17:00

Admission

Schwaz Municipal Museum:
€ 3.50 adults
€ 3.50 young people (16-18 years)
€ 2.50 seniors
€ 2.50 students

free for children and young people up to 15 years

More information

The castle tavern serves warm meals from Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30 am to 2 pm and from 5.30 pm to 9 pm, Sundays and public holidays from 11.30 am to 3 pm, outside these hours snacks.

Season closure of the Schwaz Municipal Museum in winter (November to March), the castle tavern stays open (except in January and February).

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