Bruck Castle near Lienz in East Tyrol houses the Regional Museum Lienz
Image gallery: Bruck Castle
In the 13th century, the Counts of Gorizia built a castle complex near Lienz, equipped with a machicoulis and round path. From the donjon the counts had a great view on the entire basin of Lienz and the lower Iseltal valley. The name "Bruck" (bridge) derives from the bridge at the foot of the castle.
Of particular note is the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity. The two-storey Romanesque building is decorated with beautiful Gothic fresco cycles by Simon von Taisten and Andrä Peuerweg. In the course of time Bruck Castle has often changed hands and had different roles to play, as e.g. weapons stockpile, military hospital, barracks as well as brewery. Finally, in 1942, the city of Lienz acquired the castle, which it still owns today.
The township opened the Regional Museum Lienz in the castle. Today it is popular for cultural events in the castle courtyard and for its impressive gallery of the East Tyrolean expressionist Albin Egger-Lienz (1868-1926). The castle and its park are known to host about 15 different species of bats. A theme trail is devoted to theses interesting nocturnal animals. Bruck castle is accessible within a 5 minutes walk from the parking space at the foot of the hill.
Contact info
- Schlossberg 1 - 9900 - Lienz
- +43 4852 62580
- museum@stadt-lienz.at
Opening times
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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 the end of May to mid-October, Monday rest day in spring and autumn, no rest day in July and August.
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 of the castle - there's a water bowl for them in the inner courtyard. Unfortunately, Castel Bruck and its museum are not barrier-free.
Season start 2025 on May 29.
