--- title: Piberstein Castle in the municipality of Helfenberg-Ahorn url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000889/castle-piberstein.html" description: A sprawling and irregular complex built around a massive rock. The Bohemian Forest holiday region in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Piberstein Castle in the municipality of Helfenberg-Ahorn Castle Piberstein =================== Helfenberg, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207907/A5A884BDF81BE56DC976CBB39222C1627916E32AC9611D4786E6E65C795BC48A/burgeingang.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207908/22A2F61E57F57EF34C0B97EDA51F9952A4DD8DEEFE5EBF79DBC882FC542A7509/aussicht-von-der-burg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207910/E29E4DB125ACA5BAE3FC7BAEC33F18F44719FF3066F00D60F52DF9B6AB0FBA07/burgbogen.jpg) © Open copyright © Kulturverein Burg Piberstein Close copyright [ ![Burgeingang](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207907/A5A884BDF81BE56DC976CBB39222C1627916E32AC9611D4786E6E65C795BC48A/burgeingang.jpg "© Kulturverein Burg Piberstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207907/A5A884BDF81BE56DC976CBB39222C1627916E32AC9611D4786E6E65C795BC48A/burgeingang.jpg) © Open copyright © Kulturverein Burg Piberstein Close copyright [ ![Aussicht von der Burg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207908/22A2F61E57F57EF34C0B97EDA51F9952A4DD8DEEFE5EBF79DBC882FC542A7509/aussicht-von-der-burg.jpg "© Kulturverein Burg Piberstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207908/22A2F61E57F57EF34C0B97EDA51F9952A4DD8DEEFE5EBF79DBC882FC542A7509/aussicht-von-der-burg.jpg) © Open copyright © Kulturverein Burg Piberstein Close copyright [ ![Burgbogen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207910/E29E4DB125ACA5BAE3FC7BAEC33F18F44719FF3066F00D60F52DF9B6AB0FBA07/burgbogen.jpg "© Kulturverein Burg Piberstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207910/E29E4DB125ACA5BAE3FC7BAEC33F18F44719FF3066F00D60F52DF9B6AB0FBA07/burgbogen.jpg) © Open copyright © Kulturverein Burg Piberstein Close copyright [ ![Arkadenbogen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207911/87F2CA577D7475AF5E187A2328428DAE87C50935BFB2C178BC69F150C739EE61/arkadenbogen.jpg "© Kulturverein Burg Piberstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207911/87F2CA577D7475AF5E187A2328428DAE87C50935BFB2C178BC69F150C739EE61/arkadenbogen.jpg) © Open copyright © Kulturverein Burg Piberstein Close copyright [ ![Innenräume für Veranstaltungen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207912/1AA2AC2427859EF0CDE9197B51001D5F1170FDD00FB1888A86E2EC0E2083237B/innenraeume-fuer-veranstaltungen.jpg "© Kulturverein Burg Piberstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207912/1AA2AC2427859EF0CDE9197B51001D5F1170FDD00FB1888A86E2EC0E2083237B/innenraeume-fuer-veranstaltungen.jpg) © Open copyright © Kulturverein Burg Piberstein Close copyright [ ![Die Burg im Winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207909/45098A07BAD8339B93773F1B4BF17FE2810CB2D178594D591C94078BF0950405/die-burg-im-winter.jpg "© Kulturverein Burg Piberstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207909/45098A07BAD8339B93773F1B4BF17FE2810CB2D178594D591C94078BF0950405/die-burg-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. pets allowed Piberberg 20 4184 Helfenberg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Piberberg%2020%2C%204184%20Helfenberg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Piberberg%2020%2C%204184%20Helfenberg "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.5304749483465&lon=14.1559267044067&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Piberstein castle is a spacious complex built around a solid rock. Piberstein Castle is an extensive and irregular complex. The core of the castle was built around a rock, the irregular palas abuts the rock on two sides and encloses a small courtyard with arcades. An open archway leads to the centre courtyard, where a staircase leads up to the arcades. From there you reach the living quarters, as far as they are accessible. On the outer wall of the gate structure there are two stepped bays. It can therefore be assumed that the wide courtyard was originally a moat, which was only filled in when the outer enclosure wall with its battery towers was built. The farm buildings are attached to this outer wall to the right of the front entrance. To the left of the gate tower protruding from the wall is a chapel, which was built in 1730 and has no direct connection with the castle. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Castle Piberstein** Piberberg 20 4184 Helfenberg Phone [ +43 7216 6391 ](tel:+4372166391) E-Mail [he.eckerstorfer@eduhi.at](#mailto) Web [www.burg-piberstein.com](http://www.burg-piberstein.com "New window") http://www.burg-piberstein.com --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/Burg-Piberstein-1586208574936769/)--- **Contact person** Kulturverein Burg Piberstein Piberberg 20 4184 Helfenberg Phone [ +43 7216 6391 ](tel:+4372166391) E-Mail [he.eckerstorfer@eduhi.at](#mailto) Web [www.burg-piberstein.com](http://www.burg-piberstein.com "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Visits are possible by appointment for groups of 10 or more. From May to October, the castle is open again on beautiful Sunday afternoons from 2 - 5 pm. Take advantage of this opportunity for a walk or an excursion. Contact Mr Rudolf Anzinger +43 7216 6317 or Hermann Eckerstofer Tel: +43 7216 6391. - by arrangement - Registration required **Closing day**- Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Price on request [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Pets allowed - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. The measurements do not (fully) conform to the legally stipulated ÖNORM. 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