Market Days at Aggstein

September 12 & 13, 2026 | 9 AM - 6 PM | Admission to the market in front of the castle is free.

A true highlight of the Wachau autumn: On Dirndlgwand Sunday, the market days at the Aggstein Castle Ruins enchant their audience anew every year and invite everyone to indulge once again this year on two special days.

Market in front of the castle
The colorful stalls are set up right in front of the castle ruins. While you stroll through the diverse offerings, enjoy the magnificent view of Aggstein and the Danube.

Look forward to:
* Regional delicacies and everything from the apricot
* Fruit juices and Wachau wines
* Handicrafts, jewelry, and much more
* Singing with a view (on Sunday - organized by the Folk Culture NÖ)
* Folk dance & choir from the Wachau
* Dirndl fashion show

Combining adventure & enjoyment
While part of the family enjoys the market, the others can solve tricky puzzles in the outdoor escape room at the castle.

At Castle Innkeeper Siegfried's, Surschnitzerl & fresh Sturm await on both days – with hot chestnuts, the perfect culinary start to the Wachau wine autumn.

Fairy Tale Tour

Sunday, 2:00 PM | Meeting point: Castle ticket office | Duration: approx. 2 hours.
The great fairy tale storyteller Dena Seidl will show you the Aggstein Castle Ruins, weaving historical stories with her fairy tales and inviting you into a world where fairy tale characters come to life. Recommended for ages 5 and up | Limited number of participants | Please register!
Price: Children € 8.50 | Adults € 9.50

Hiking: Particularly rewarding in autumn – either via the historic donkey path (approx. 40 minutes from the village of Aggstein) or on the family-friendly route from Marial Langegg.

Access to the castle: Regular admission prices apply.