The Freilichtmuseum Ensemble Gerersdorf consists of 35 objects, including mainly thatched ancient residential and farm buildings. These buildings are home to a wealth of traditional everyday objects and farming tools and provide an insight into the Pannonian culture of the last three centuries.
The oldest castle in Burgenland, Güssing Castle, sits enthroned on a long-extinct volcanic cone, where it was erected as a fortification in 1157. It was expanded into a brick-walled fortress to ward off threats from the east in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Riegersburg Castle, a fortress over 850 years old, sits majestically on a steep volcanic rock and is considered the symbol of south-east Styria. It can be seen from afar and leaves a deep impression on visitors, whether they explore it on foot, by cable car or via ferrata.
The Kronegg High Castle, the centrepiece of the fortress, is home to three fascinating exhibitions: the Witch Museum, the Castle Museum and the Weapons Museum. The flight demonstrations at the bird of prey observatory, where visitors can see the majestic birds of prey in action, are also particularly worth seeing.