Set within the protected Danube floodplain national park just 24 km from Vienna, Schloss Eckartsau was the last refuge of Emperor Karl I before he left Austria in 1918 — a baroque hunting palace with a Festsaal that carries the quiet weight of imperial history. The venue can accommodate up to 130 guests for your wedding celebration.
Schloss Eckartsau sits at the edge of the Donau-Auen National Park — Austria's largest alluvial forest reserve — where the Danube still floods its meadows in spring and herons outnumber tourists year-round. The baroque palace was built as an imperial hunting lodge and became the scene of one of the most poignant moments in Habsburg history when Emperor Karl I signed his withdrawal from state affairs here in November 1918, leaving for Swiss exile and never returning.
Today the castle is managed by the Austrian Federal Forests and is open as a cultural and event venue. Its grand Festsaal, adorned with baroque frescoes and original chandeliers, is available for weddings and celebrations, and the surrounding parkland — where deer still roam — creates a setting that few venues near a major European capital can approach. For couples who want proximity to Vienna without any of its urban noise, Eckartsau is genuinely singular.
Enquire about Schloss Eckartsau →The castle is approximately 24 km east of Vienna in the village of Eckartsau, making it an easy journey for city-based guests.
The Festsaal (grand hall) with its baroque frescoes and period chandeliers is the primary ceremony and reception space, with the surrounding parkland available for outdoor elements.
Schloss Eckartsau is managed by the Austrian Federal Forests (Österreichische Bundesforste). The events team can be reached at schlosseckartsau@bundesforste.at.
Yes — the Donau-Auen National Park surrounds the estate, and guests can explore the floodplain landscape before and after the celebration.
Guided tours of the historic rooms are part of the venue's regular offering and can be incorporated into a wedding day programme.
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