7 Extraordinary Wedding Venues in Austria & South Tyrol

Special moments call for a special setting. Schlosshotels & Herrenhäuser are places where the stories of centuries past come alive through the magic of the moment. Noble palaces, mighty castles, opulent city palais, and idyllic wineries – filled with grace, elegance, and timeless romance – serve as ideal venues for your ceremony and dazzling wedding festivities. If you adore an atmosphere brimming with warmth, character, and authenticity, celebrate love and the most important day of your life at Schlosshotels & Herrenhäuser.
Whether in the famous gazebo from The Sound of Music at Schloss Hellbrunn, exclusively in the Old Riding School at Burg Feistritz, majestically on the waters of Lake Hallstatt at Heritage.Hotel Hallstatt, elegantly in the Baroque-restored chapel of Schloss Hotel Korb, amidst the picturesque wine landscapes of Kamptal at Schloss Gobelsburg, authentically and cozily within the historic brick vaults of Stiegl-Brauwelt, or stylishly in the historic Max Reinhardt Library at Schloss Leopoldskron – the venerable walls of these extraordinary wedding venues tell tales of bygone eras and create a truly unique backdrop in which to pen the first chapter of your own love story.

Nestled amidst the magnificent setting of the Hellbrunn palace grounds in Salzburg, Schloss Hellbrunn and its Gasthaus zu Schloss Hellbrunn await you as a fairytale wedding venue. Here in the heart of Austria, joy, elegance, and romance come together in perfect harmony. The idyllic park with its famous Trick Fountains, the historic palace chapel, and the elegant event spaces offer numerous possibilities for your ceremony and celebrations. The absolute highlight: Say “I do!” in the world-famous gazebo from the musical The Sound of Music – the very spot where cinematic history was made and where your own love story can now begin.

Amidst picturesque park grounds with centuries-old trees, idyllic ponds, and flowing watercourses, Burg Feistritz stands as a place of historic elegance and timeless romance. The Baroque castle chapel provides a magnificent setting for church weddings with up to 100 guests. Surrounded by exquisite architecture and the quiet echoes of centuries past, you can exchange your vows here in a reverent atmosphere. For civil or non-religious ceremonies, the romantic castle park, the stylish salons of the castle, or the imposing Knights’ Hall offer versatile options.

A unique venue for the wedding banquet and celebration: the Old Riding School at Burg Feistritz. The architecture of this riding school, built in the early 19th century on historic tournament grounds, has been impressively restored. The result is an extraordinary banquet hall with rustic elegance and contemporary flair. The spacious, elegant rooms feature a grand stage and modern catering facilities, for unforgettable festivities certain to leave everyone with lasting memories.

Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut region is justly considered one of the most romantic places in the world. Nestled in the breathtaking setting of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, Heritage.Hotel Hallstatt provides a fairytale-like, unique backdrop for your dream wedding. Couples can exchange vows right there on a boat bobbing gently on the dark green waters of Lake Hallstatt, surrounded by the imposing, rugged cliffs of the Dachstein mountains. For couples who prefer a classic ceremony, the nearby Catholic and Protestant churches both offer dignified settings.

After the ceremony, Heritage.Hotel Hallstatt welcomes you with a stylish reception on the hotel terrace, where the bride and groom can toast their love, together with their guests, accompanied by a gentle breeze blowing in off the lake and a panoramic backdrop that is breathtakingly impressive. The evening continues with an exquisite wedding dinner at Restaurant Seeauer, which masterfully combines regional delicacies with creative culinary compositions.

Surrounded by the picturesque vineyard-covered hillsides of South Tyrol, Schloss Hotel Korb blends romance, elegance, and centuries-old history into an extraordinary setting for your dream wedding. A true gem of the hotel is its Baroque-restored chapel, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The venerable walls, steeped in centuries of history, provide the ideal backdrop for a solemn dream wedding in a historic atmosphere. For civil ceremonies, the castle also offers a variety of romantic settings: whether in the fragrant rose garden, by the idyllic castle pond, amongst the gentle vines of the vineyard, or on the elegant castle terrace overlooking the stunning South Tyrolean landscapes – each of these locations adds a unique, unforgettable touch to your ceremony.

Amidst the rolling wine country of Kamptal, Schloss Gobelsburg emerges as a true pearl of historical elegance. The breathtaking natural landscape of this region is actually one of Austria’s oldest wine-growing areas. The Baroque castle, surrounded by ancient vines and romantic lanes of wine cellars, embodies centuries-old wine traditions and is the perfect wedding venue for wine lovers.

Begin your story together surrounded by historic walls in an atmosphere that uniquely combines tradition, indulgence, and joie de vivre. Where barley was once laid out to sprout, an imposing brick vault is now resplendent, blending rustic charm with modern features, and offering space for up to 250 guests. A versatile stage, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and lovingly designed bar and lounge areas make the Stiegl Brewery Vaults in Salzburg the ideal venue for high-spirited celebrations. For smaller gatherings or special events, the intimate Braustüberl, the elegant Paracelsusstube, and the atmospheric Tasting Cellar are also available.

Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg captivates with its Rococo elegance and its picturesque setting next to the idyllic Leopoldskroner Weiher. But the true gem of this magnificent wedding venue is actually the Max Reinhardt Library – a place that lives and breathes history and culture. Surrounded by the warm woods of its book-lined walls, this extraordinary space promises a ceremony full of grace and depth. Here, where great thoughts were once penned, the first chapter of your own love story could now begin. Alternatively, the romantic palace gardens, looking out over the shimmering water, offer a dreamlike backdrop for a civil ceremony under the open sky.

For the ensuing festivities, the magnificent Marble Hall and other opulent salons provide a stylish setting where history, elegance, and ebullient joy come together to create an unforgettable wedding celebration.

Turn your wedding at Schlosshotels & Herrenhäuser into a stylish, unforgettable moment that will live on within you and within those carefully preserved, venerable walls. Say “I do” in a place as special as the story you are about to share together!