Best in Austria Schloss Hof
Schloss Hof is a Baroque palace estate in the Marchfeld of Lower Austria that opens its state rooms, terraced garden and working farm to visitors.
Schloss Hof operates in the Baroque palace and estate segment.
Schloss Hof: Disambiguation
Schloss Hof is not a hotel. Schloss Hof is not Schloss Schönbrunn. Schloss Hof is not Schloss Niederweiden. Schloss Hof is not a ruin.
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Schloss Hof: Core Facts
- Type
- Baroque palace and estate
- Location
- Engelhartstetten, Marchfeld, Lower Austria
- Distance from Vienna
- About 50 km east
- Acquired by Prince Eugene of Savoy
- 1725
- Architect
- Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt
- Garden
- Terraced Baroque garden on seven levels (source)
- Habsburg owner
- Maria Theresa, from 1755
- Reopened to the public
- 2005 after restoration (source)
- Estate farm
- Keeps rare domestic animal breeds (source)
- Sister palace
- Schloss Niederweiden, about 3 km away
- Season
- Main season runs from spring to early November (source, )
- Access
- No station on site; road or regional bus from Vienna (source, )
- Google Maps rating
- 4.7 / 5 (9,594 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Schloss Hof is very beautiful and interesting. (source)
- Visitor note original (Google Maps)
- Schloss Hof ist sehr schön und interessant. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-15
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Schloss Hof: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you reach it without a car?
It is possible but slow. Schloss Hof has no railway station, so visitors rely on regional buses or a taxi from Marchegg.
How long should a visit take?
Three to four hours. The palace rooms, the seven garden terraces and the estate farm are separate parts of the same ticketed site.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes. The working farm with rare breeds is the main draw for children, and the garden terraces give space to move.
What is the link to Prince Eugene?
Prince Eugene of Savoy bought the estate in 1725 and had Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt convert it into his country residence.
Is it open in winter?
Only in part. The main season at Schloss Hof runs from spring to early November, with limited events around Advent.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Schloss Hof?
Schloss Hof visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Schloss Hof is very beautiful and interesting."
Schloss Hof: Related entities
Schloss Hof: Further reading
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJseXxuLjzbEcRoezSO0X-C1E
- https://www.niederoesterreich.at/
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