Grafenegg Kulturbetriebsgesellschaft mbH

Seven centuries of history can be seen and booked in the architecture of Grafenegg Castle. Extended in the 19th century, it has become Austria’s most important example of historicism. Here you can find stylistic traces from Gothic through Baroque and Biedermeier to elegant Neo-gothic.

With its soaring tower, grandiose façades, stylish staircases, atmospheric arcades and attractive chapel, Grafenegg has become an emblem of Lower Austria.

Concerts, seminars, weddings and guided tours - this and many more is what Grafenegg Castle and its spacious castle park offer.

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The idea has its particular charm: where once horses trotted in elegant circles, a new form of artistry is now in the saddle. Concerts by the Tonkünstler and other ensembles have been taking place in the hall of the former Riding School for nearly 30 years. Some smaller rooms in the complex, such as the saddle room, still display evidence of their former function. In the Marstall (stables) there are even still marble basins from which horses of a previous era were able to quench their thirst in aristocratic style.

The construction of the new concert hall Auditorium has certainly not been the end of the cultural events in the Reitschule. The latter provides an ideal acoustic for recitals and chamber ensembles, with the new concert hall it has found a fitting counterpart that brings together the historical buildings with modern architecture.

In case of bad weather during concerts on the Wolkenturm, ticket holders in category 7 and lawn seating are able to watch a live video transmission here.

With the Wolkenturm, Grafenegg’s centuries-old architectural landscape in 2007 gained an open-air stage that blended perfectly into its natural surroundings. Nestling in a natural hollow, the building designed by architects Marie-Therese Harnoncourt and Ernst J. Fuchs (the next ENTERprise – architects) is a sculpture that rises up a good 15 metres to the height of the treetops and affords unexpected views from a range of standpoints. From the terraces, with seating for over 1,700 spectators, as well as from the surrounding hills that provide lawn seating for over 300 people, one’s eye is caught by the historical castle and the romantic ambience of Grafenegg. The open-air arena’s acoustic shell produces an excellent sound through the acoustic detailing of the Munich firm Müller-BBM.

In case of bad weather, concerts at the Wolkenturm are moved to the Auditorium. For ticket holders in categories 1 to 5, alternative seating is available in the Auditorium, and for category 6, standing room with a seating rail. For ticket holders in category 7 and lawn seating, a live video transmission of the concert can be viewed at the Reitschule.

Book the location: http://www.events-grafenegg.com

Built in 2008, the Auditorium stands for the link between the traditional and the modern in Grafenegg. Located between the historic Riding School and the Schlosstaverne, a fluid connection to the historical buildings was created through wall openings and glass transition spaces. The historical structure therefore blends into the new building, creating a unity of both function and form. The technically and acoustically outstanding concert hall serves year-round as the main concert venue. The Auditorium offers seating for an audience of over 1.370 on three levels.

In case of bad weather during concerts on the Wolkenturm, the Auditorium provides an alternative venue. For ticket holders in categories 1 to 5, alternative seating is available, and for category 6 standing room with a seating rail.

Book the Auditorium: www.events-grafenegg.com