History
Decay and recovery.
Kapfenstein Castle is located in the Styrian "Vulkanland", far to the southeast of Styria. It was built from the 10
th to the 11
th century by the Kapfenstein family as a border fortress against the Magyars. The castle defied countless attacks by the Huns, Turks and Kurucs, experienced times of decay and reconstruction and several changes of ownership. Since 1918, the castle and its lands have been owned by the Winkler-Hermaden family. During World War II, the castle was plundered and its agricultural holdings were destroyed.
Wine and enjoyment.
After reconstruction, a tavern was opened in the castle in the late 1940's. In the 60's, it was converted into a restaurant and hotel. Today, three generations lovingly take care of the castle hotel, kitchen and garden. Kapfenstein Castle sits amid 40 hectares of vineyards that are cultivated organically on volcanic soils by the Winkler-Hermaden Winery. Through meticulous selection of grapes during harvest, the wines reflect the typicality of the soil and the respective grape varieties.
Hotel & Restaurant
A place to enjoy and relax.
Today, the former fortress houses a cosy family hotel and restaurant that invites you to enjoy the romantic atmosphere, the silence, and the chef's culinary skill. Here is a good place to rest but also to celebrate. Sixteen individual guest rooms, lovingly furnished with old furniture, but with modern comfort, invite you to stay a while. Each one has its own special flair. There is no room without a small, romantic niche somewhere.
Staying at Kapfenstein Castle is always attractive. Whoever comes here has found a true place of enjoyment. Depending on the season and the current offer of the region, there is a 4- to 6-course gourmet menu, accompanied by the best wines from the family-owned winery.
A vineyard picnic -- bookable from mid-April to mid-October, from Thursday to Sunday. Choose from a vegetarian option, fried chicken, or the Kapfenstein Castle picnic basket with cold specialties. More information can be found
here.
Winkler-Hermaden Winery
Wines with a family history.
At the Winkler-Hermaden Winery, 40 hectares of vineyards are organically cultivated on volcanic soils. Half of the vineyards, some of which are very old, are used for the production of strong red wines, such as OLIVIN. As for white wines, great emphasis is placed on pronounced aromas and attempts to work out the influence of the soil, the climate and the signature of the winery. In order to emphasize this regional emphasis, we select only the best oak wood from our own forests for the barrels.
Events
12. Jul. 2026 11.00h
Meierhoffest at the Winery
On Sunday, 12 July, the farm festival will take place once again, featuring a wide range of attractions:
Children’s programme with a bouncy castle, music, food and drink, a blacksmithing demonstration, cellar tours and tastings of fine wines from the cellar.
Starts at 11 am
The festival will only take place in good weather.
06. Sep. 2026
Picnic Festival at Schlosskogel
We warmly invite you and your loved ones to our 2nd Picnic Festival. The Kapfenstein Schlosskogel offers a truly beautiful setting – and we provide the perfect picnic basket. Simply pre-order your basket and join us for a relaxed day of celebration.
Enjoy small snacks and refreshing drinks, while live music by the "Fehring Dixie Band” creates a joyful atmosphere. And for our youngest guests, the bouncy castle will be set up again – so there is something for everyone.
Join us on September 6, 2026 – weather permitting :-)
Picnic basket reservations: Phone: +43 3157 300 300, hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at
21. Nov. 2026 11.30h
STK Rare Wines Tasting in the Long Cellar
n their usual style, the 12 Styrian terroir and classic wine estates, along with two guest winemakers from Burgenland, invite you to a tasting of matured rare wines from the past decades in the Long Cellar of the Winkler-Hermaden estate!
11.30am – 4.30pm Wine tasting in the Long Cellar
From 5pm: STK celebration at Kapfenstein Castle, music by ‘Steirische Vielfalt’, cuisine by Peter Troissinger Jr.
Prices:
Tasting: €50
STK Festival at the castle: €120
Combined ticket: €165
Tickets & reservations at: hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at or 03157 300 30
28. Nov. 2026 18.30h
Advent menu at Kapfenstein Castle
Enjoy a cosy pre-Christmas evening with family or friends.
The four-course evening menu is accompanied by folk music and pre-Christmas readings.
Bookings: hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at or 03157-300 300
Start: 6.30 pm, €85 per person
05. Dec. 2026 18.30h
Advent menu at Kapfenstein Castle
Enjoy a cosy pre-Christmas evening with family or friends.
The four-course evening menu is accompanied by folk music and pre-Christmas readings.
Bookings: hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at or 03157-300 300
Start: 6.30 pm, €85 per person
12. Dec. 2026 18.30h
Advent menu at Kapfenstein Castle
Enjoy a cosy pre-Christmas evening with family or friends.
The four-course evening menu is accompanied by folk music and pre-Christmas readings.
Bookings: hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at or 03157-300 300
Start: 6.30 pm, €85 per person
