Cultural Partners / Schloss Kornberg
Virtual Tours
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Opening hours
You can find all information about the current opening hours of Schloss Kornberg on its website.
History
The first documented mention of the castle dates back to 1284. Its present appearance was achieved by the Lords of Stadl in the 16th and 17th centuries. Since 1871, it has also been owned by the aristocratic Bardeau family.
The oldest view shows Schloss Kornberg from 1681. Particularly characteristic is the irregular hexagon as the basic plan. The residential areas are located between four towers. Additionally, pilaster arcades surround the hexagonal interior courtyard in the style of the Renaissance. There is also a stone fountain with a wrought-iron balustrade.
The Bardeau family at Schloss Kornberg
The family roots of the Bardeaus can be traced back to France. From there they eventually made their way to Austria. Today, Consul Mag. Andreas Bardeau runs the castle in the 4th generation. The family placed great emphasis on maintaining and further developing the castle. Therefore, the entire property is in good condition today.
Later, the establishment of an exhibition center brought new life into the historic rooms of Schloss Kornberg. The castle thus came to life anew. It is now one of the most important exhibition centers in Styria.
Experience Schloss Kornberg virtually
At Discover Culture, you can visit the castle for free in your browser. Consul Mag. Andreas Bardeau will take you on a personal tour. First, you will walk through the grand rooms, from the summer and winter salon to the green salon, the dining room, and the red turret. The owner of the castle will also tell more about the history of his family in video sequences.
In addition, a second tour opens the castle library with the armory in the octagonal corner tower. However, these rooms are not accessible to guests on site. Therefore, you will find exciting details here that the owner himself tells about this historically interesting room.
Schloss Kornberg: the exhibition center in the Steirische Thermen- und Vulkanland on Schlossstraße
