The Castle
History of the Castle
Dive into fascinating stories of tradition, modern technology, and captivating atmosphere – and discover what truly makes this castle so uniquely special.
Castle Tour
Step through the centuries – from medieval fortress to the digital future with Konrad Zuse. We warmly invite you to visit our castle daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Konrad Zuse at the Castle
From 1946 to 1949, Konrad Zuse worked here in the basement of a flour storage building to turn the legendary Z4 computing machine into the world’s first commercially used computer.
Ottmar Hörl
For the 550th anniversary of the castle, conceptual artist Ottmar Hörl presented an exciting art installation featuring 55 burgundy wolf figures in the castle park.
Awards
Schloss zu Hopferau has been recognized multiple times for excellence and quality – from being named a “Top Conference Location” to achieving a 4-star rating.
Events
Discover exciting events, inspiring cultural experiences, and truly unique celebration opportunities – always up to date in our castle’s comprehensive event calendar.