Castel Bruck near the city of Lienz in East Tyrol houses the Regional Museum of Lienz
Image gallery: Bruck Castle
This fortified castle near Lienz was built in the 13th century by the Counts of Gorizia who equipped it with a machicolation and a chemin de ronde. Thanks to its strategic position, the Counts of Gorizia could easily control the entire basin between Lienz and the Iseltal. The monument was named after the bridge (Brücke in German) above the stream flowing at the foot of the hill.
The marvellous chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity is definitely worth mentioning. This Romanesque monument stretching over two floors houses precious fresco cycles by Simon von Taisten and Andrä Peuerweg. Over the centuries the numerous owners of the castle converted it into a deposit for weapons, military hospital, a barrack, an inn and even used it as a distillery. In the 40's the castle was acquired by the city of Lienz.
Today the ancient walls of the castle accommodate the Regional Museum Lienz. In the courtyard you can attend cultural events and enjoy a collection by Albin Egger-Lienz (1868-1926), an expressionist from East Tyrol. The park and its surroundings are an ideal natural habitat for several bat species which are also the protagonists of a theme path. The castle is accessible in a 5-minute walk from the underlying car park.
Please note: due to winter break the museum remains closed until summer 2026.
Contact info
- Schlossberg 1 - 9900 - Lienz
- +43 4852 62580
- museum@stadt-lienz.at
Admission
Regional Museum Lienz:
€ 10.00 adults
€ 8.00 seniors 65+
€ 8.00 people with disabilities
€ 8.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 2.50 students (6-27 years)
free for children under 6 years
free with the East Tyrol Card
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family ticket:
€ 20.00 two adults with children under 18 years
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€ 5.00 only west wing or tower
€ 4.00 guided tour (on reservation)
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castle package for groups:
€ 17.50 per person
with prosecco, admission and guided tour
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combined ticket - Regional Museum Lienz & Aguntum:
€ 12.00 adults
€ 10.00 seniors 65+
€ 10.00 people with disabilities
€ 23.50 family ticket
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combined ticket - Regional Museum Lienz & Heinfels Castle:
€ 16.00 adults
More information
Bruck Castle and the Regional Museum Lienz stay open every year from May to mid-October, Monday rest day in spring and autumn, no rest day in July and August. Closed in winter.
The coffee bar of the castle stays open in spring and autumn till 5 pm, in July and August till 6 pm. Dogs are not allowed in the interiors - there's a water bowl for them in the inner courtyard.
Season start 2026 in May.
