Fairytale weddings – Getting married like royalty

Whether it’s King Ludwig II, who built Neuschwanstein Castle, or later the creators of the Disney “Cinderella” story—their images of perfect castles and fortresses leave a lasting impression and, over the years, become an ideal vision for one’s own wedding venue. To be a prince and princess for just a moment—now that would be something. Of course, you can’t just stroll over to Hohenschwangau and get married there, but a fairytale wedding in a castle is actually possible—and offers other advantages besides its enchanting atmosphere. Especially when it comes to the romance factor, we agree: beautiful, more beautiful, a castle!

Historic buildings, high-quality service providers

Many castles and palaces have a wedding hall for civil and independent weddings. The room is usually grand, spacious, and beautifully furnished with seating. Sometimes there’s an added bonus: a small chapel for religious weddings! Castle managers often work with a dedicated, professional catering service, but it’s always worth asking, as there are sometimes other options available (e.g., a castle restaurant).

One thing you’re sure to notice about this type of wedding planning is just how much space there is! You can celebrate on the terrace; there’s a beautifully maintained castle park, and often accommodations for guests as well as a lovely wedding suite. So ideally, you’ll have everything in one place and can stay, dine, and celebrate like royalty.

Your Wedding Dance on the Original Dance Floor

With all these magical images, don’t lose sight of the costs and certain restrictions. Historic preservation, original hardwood floors, and wild celebrations don’t always mix well. So it’s best to clarify in advance what’s allowed and what isn’t. Otherwise: Let’s go—go get your Disney moment! It pays to act fast at any wedding, but especially at a dream wedding in a fairytale castle.

Venues for Your Castle Wedding

Throughout Austria, there are several castles and palaces that serve as wedding venues, allowing you to experience your very own Disney moment. We recommend the venues listed below for an enchanting fairytale wedding.