A wedding at Walpersdorf Castle combines history, elegance and modern comfort. The Renaissance castle from 1571 impresses with its architecture and gives couples and their guests a singular backdrop. Thanks to its Lower Austrian setting and versatile use, it's among the most popular venues in the region.
History and architecture
Walpersdorf Castle was built in 1571 in the Renaissance style and has outlasted many eras since. Its elegant architecture, the historic forecourt and lovingly restored details make it a jewel in Lower Austria. Today the castle serves as a cultural center and event location; careful restoration preserves the historic heritage while modern elements ensure the highest comfort for events.
Rooms for the wedding
- Great Hall: 230 m² for up to 150 people, fine wooden floor, tall windows and a ceiling height of 4.5 metres. Perfect for festive dinners and dancing.
- Column Room: 165 m² with a vaulted ceiling, two-tone natural-stone floor and rounded arches, for up to 100 guests. Also as a reception room or dance floor.
- Castle Church: right on the grounds, around 120 seats, for civil and church ceremonies.
- Historic park: sprawling, with old trees and a permanently installed pagoda tent for buffets or dancing outdoors.
Ceremony in the castle and the park
Civil and church ceremonies take place directly in the castle church. In addition, free ceremonies are possible in the park or the interior rooms, a lovely flexibility for individual concepts. The ornate interior of the church and the historic setting make every ceremony special.
Cuisine, technology and service
The Lederleitner team provides in-house catering, from a festive menu to a flying buffet, seasonally attuned and, on request, vegan, vegetarian or regional. A wine pairing of local wines can be booked directly. The technical basics include a sound system, stage, lecterns and radio microphones, with a tech team on request. Add to that extras like terrace receptions, candy and salty bars, coffee and cocktail stations, children’s corners and parking for up to 200 vehicles.
Staying over and the surroundings
Several hotels and guesthouses are close by, and on request the team arranges a shuttle between accommodation and the castle. The region around Walpersdorf rewards a longer stay: Göttweig Abbey, Grafenegg Castle and the town of Krems for culture, the Wachau with cycling along the Danube and hiking trails through the vineyards for nature. Ideal if your guests stay a whole weekend.
What a wedding at Walpersdorf Castle costs
The room rental alone tells you little, because cleaning, the catering kitchen and equipment are billed on top. So here is a realistic example first: for a Saturday wedding in June with 100 guests, with the ceremony in the castle church and the reception in the Great Hall, you land at around €4,980. That covers the Great Hall (€2,800), final cleaning (€450), the catering kitchen (€450), the church (€450), 100 chairs (€500), ten round tables (€130) and the sound system (€200).
Not included are catering, drinks, floristry, music and photography. If you celebrate Monday through Thursday or outside the summer months, the same hall costs considerably less: €1,490 instead of €2,800 midweek, and €1,980 on weekends from October through April.
Room rentals in detail
| Room | Size and capacity | May to Sep · Fri to Sun & holidays | Oct to Apr · Fri to Sun & holidays | Mon to Thu · year-round | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hall incl. castle park | 230 m², up to 150 guests (250 in cinema seating) | €2,800 | €1,980 | €1,490 | plus €450 |
| Column Room | 165 m², up to 100 guests | €1,560 | €1,050 | €900 | plus €350 |
| Small Column Room | 70 m², up to 30 guests | €630 | €630 | €470 | plus €200 |
| Castle Church | approx. 120 seats | €450 | €450 | €450 | included |
| Catering kitchen use | — | €450 | €450 | €450 | included |
Equipment and additional costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chairs | €5 each |
| Standing table | €9 each |
| Round table (ø 180 cm, seats 10) | €13 each |
| Rectangular banquet table (120 × 120 cm) | €12 each |
| Wireless microphone and speaker | €200 |
| Stage | €600 |
| Concert grand piano | €1,000 |
| Park seating | €5 each |
| Parasol (ø 3 m) | €28 each |
| Solid wood bar, black | €300 |
The deposit is half the order sum. If you cancel up to one month before the event, the deposit is retained; within one month of the date, the full rental sum is charged. If the outdoor area is soiled, €49 per cleaning hour is added. A heating flat rate is billed separately where needed. Meeting and seminar rates are available on request. All prices include VAT and, per the castle's wedding brochure, apply from May 1, 2025.
Planning and organization
Viewings are possible year-round by appointment, and the Lederleitner team advises on planning, menu, decoration and technology. For individual concepts the castle works with Julian Amenth · Weddings & Events, who oversees weddings personally from the first idea to delivery, on request with wedding stewards keeping the day itself running smoothly. His couples share how that feels in the wedding soundbites. Lederleitner's in-house floristry, or alternatively Blumen Doll Vienna, provides the matching arrangements. For external catering, Schwarzhirsch Catering is a proven choice, and fine table linen comes from Mali Bernholtz at the TableClothShop.
Your wedding photographer at Walpersdorf Castle
Your wedding at Walpersdorf Castle deserves images as special as the place itself. With my true-to-color, natural style I capture the special moments without heavy retouching, from planning the shoot to a handcrafted album made in Italy. Behind it stand more than ten years of wedding experience.
