Erlebnisticket Esterházy Palace: The combined ticket for train and palace-ticket

Discover the impressive Esterházy Palace and enjoy a relaxing trip to Eisenstadt. The ÖBB Erlebnisticket makes traveling to the Esterházy Palace even easier: The Erlebnisticket offers you rail travel and palace-ticket at a reduced combined price. Perfect for culture lovers!

How the Erlebnisticket Esterházy Palace works

The Erlebnisticket makes planning your next trip super easy: You can combine your train journey with palace-ticket and book them together. Not only does this save you time, but you also get a discounted price. That means you don't have to worry about getting there and can just enjoy your stay.

Step-by-step to the Erlebnisticket

1. Add travelers and discounts

2. Enter the desired date

3. Select the time and departure station for the outward journey

4. Select a suitable connection for the return journey

5. Select a ticket category

6. See price advantage

7. Arrive/depart and enjoy the experience

Services included in your Erlebnisticket

• Arrival/departure by train (ÖBB/DB)

• Palace-ticket without guided tour to Esterházy Palace

Your advantages with the Erlebnisticket

• Less planning effort: The Erlebnisticket combines all the necessary tickets in one practical bundle. This means you only need to book once and still save money without having to laboriously compare all the offers.

• Even cheaper travel with the Sparschiene: If you book early, you can take advantage of the ÖBB Sparschiene offers and secure particularly inexpensive rail connections. The best thing is that the Experience Ticket also offers an additional discount on the cheaper tickets.

Esterházy Palace – A centuries-old residence & cultural gem

Majestic, striking and steeped in history:

Esterházy Palace has been a cultural hub of Eisenstadt for centuries and is one of Austria’s most significant Baroque palaces. The historic rooms, the impressive architecture and the unique exhibitions make every visit a special experience.

What can you expect with the Palace Ticket (without a guided tour)?

The Palace Ticket opens the doors to several fascinating exhibitions:

‚The Princess’s Apartment’ & ‘Highlights of Esterházy Palace’

Gain authentic insights into court life and stroll through magnificent rooms that once inspired nobility and musicians – including access to the world-famous Haydn Hall.

‚Haydn Explosive’ & ’Melinda Esterházy’

These exhibitions shed light on the work of two remarkable figures:

– Joseph Haydn, whose life’s work is closely linked to the palace

– Melinda Esterházy, the famous prima ballerina and founder of the Esterházy Private Foundation

Austria’s largest wine museum

In the historic cellars, immerse yourself in the world of viticulture – an exciting journey through centuries of regional wine-making tradition.

Opening hours

From January 01 to December 31, 2026: April: Wednesday - Sunday and public holidays open from 10:00 to 16:00 May - September: Daily from 10:00 to 16:00 October: Wednesday - Sunday and public holidays open from 10:00 to 16:00 November - December: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday only as part of a winter tour Closed on December 25 and 26 Please check with the Palace Esterházy directly for exact closing times and opening hours.

Discover more ÖBB Erlebnistickets

With the ÖBB Erlebnistickets you can discover not only the Esterházy Palace, but also numerous other leisure activities throughout Austria. Whether you want to relax in a thermal spa, enjoy sports in the mountains or immerse yourself in culture at a museum, you are guaranteed to find the right experience for your taste here.

Image rights and sources Esterhazy Palace exterior view (c)Esterhazy/Andreas Hafenscher; guided tour of the palace with several people (c)Esterhazy/Thomas Schmid_HQ; 2 women on a guided tour of the hall (c)Esterhazy/Thomas Schmid_HQ; view of an exhibition (c)Esterhazy/Thomas Schmid_LQ