General infos
Weather desicion
All you need to know about your concert visit
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The weather decision is made approximately three hours before the evening concert. It’s announced in a recorded message on our phone line, on our website and in the weather text message sent to the mobile phone number (only Austrian numbers) you’ve provided.
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Everyone’s welcome in Grafenegg however they feel most comfortable – from elegant evening dress to jeans. In summer, most gentlemen come in a summer suit without a tie and ladies wear a summer dress with a warm cardigan for the evening. When the weather is unpredictable, it’s advisable to bring rainproof and practical clothes. In winter, the selection ranges from elegant regional costume to dress trousers or jeans with shirt or blouse.
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The special atmosphere of the Wolkenturm in the middle of Grafenegg's large castle grounds is appreciated by visitors from all over the world. We therefore endeavour to hold events at the Wolkenturm even in dubious weather conditions. Guests are therefore advised to bring warm and weatherproof clothing.
Umbrellas are not permitted due to the restricted visibility, ponchos are provided free of charge in the event of rain.
Bad weather alternatives
With the renovations of the historic Reitschule in 2025, the following changes will occur for the supporting programme such as introductions and preludes as well as for the bad weather alternatives in categories 7 and 8 (lawn seating):
Midsummer Night's GalaSummer Sounds 2025
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During the Summer Sounds, preludes will take place in the castle courtyard at 6 pm, when the weather is fine.
In case of bad weather, a prelude will take place at 6 pm and a repeat at 7 pm in the state rooms of Grafenegg Castle due to reduced capacity. If the first time slot is not available, you have the possibility to visit the castle for free during the waiting time for the second time slot and to get drinks and snacks at the catering station in the state rooms.
Tickets for the prelude are available in the castle store one hour before the first event.
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Unfortunately, due to resource constraints, there is no bad weather option available for categories 7 and 8 (lawn seating) for the evening concert during the Summer Sounds. In the event of bad weather conditions, customers in these categories will be refunded the purchase price in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions (only available in German).
Festival 2025
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During the festival, preludes will take place in the castle courtyard at 5 pm and pre-concert-talks at 6 pm, when the weather is fine.
In case of bad weather, the prelude and pre-concert-talks alternate in the castle. You can choose between two different time slots: In the first option, the prelude begins at at 5 pm and the pre-concert-talk at 6 pm. In the second option, the pre-concert-talk begins at 5 pm and the prelude at 6 pm.
If you do not want to attend either the pre-concert-talk or the prelude, you have the possibility to visit the castle for free during the waiting time for the desired supporting programme and to get drinks and snacks at the catering station in the state rooms.
Tickets for the prelude and pre-concert-talk are available in the castle store one hour before the first event.
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During the festival, there is a bad weather option for the evening concert for categories 7 and 8 (lawn seating) in the state rooms of Grafenegg Castle.
Customers in category 7 can attend a video broadcast in concert setting.
Customers in category 8 can watch a video broadcast in a cosy atmosphere. You may lay out your picnic blanket and consume the food and drinks you have brought with you, take a seat on the beanbags provided or use the armchairs provided. The catering station offers snacks and drinks for sale as well.
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