The foundation for the Lockenhaus church was layed on July, 2nd in 1656. Builder was Graf Franz Nádasdy, owner of the county Lockenhaus – architect the young Italian Pietro Orsolini.

The church nave is 18m high, the tower 57,5m. The main architectural style is baroque while the entrance still is built in renaissance style. After appearing cracks in the walls the construction was stopped for several years. The church was finally inaugurated on September 15th in 1669.

The altarpiece was created by the painter Kéry and shows both patron saints of the church: Bishop Nikolaus von Myra and Monch Nikolaus von Tolentino.

In 2003 the church was equipped with the biggest organ in Burgenland, a Rieger Organ with 35 registers and about 2400 pipes.

Address:
Hauptplatz 6
A-7442 Lockenhaus

Parking: parking at the Hauptplatz Lockenhaus

Ritterburg Lockenhaus, the former knight’s castle of the Order of the Templars and former residence of the bloodthirsty Countess Erszébet is renown in our days as the unique venue of this excellent chamber music festival - founded by Gidon Kremer - under the artistic direction of Nicolas Altstaedt.

As one of the last real knight’s castles with Ritual Hall, Knight’s Hall, Rauchkuchl, Chapel and Cleric Parlor the Burg Lockenhaus is located above an historic trading route and outstands all other knight’s castles of the country in historic and art historic significance.

The Ritual Hall with its incident of light through an opening at the top of the vaulted ceiling is attributed to the Order of Templars. The Knight’s Hall with the historic ribbed vaults is said to has served as secret assembling place by the Templars.

Today Burg Lockenhaus offers guided tours through its museum and exhibitions featuring different themes.

Address:
Ritterburg Lockenhaus
Eugen Horvath Platz 1
A-7442 Lockenhaus

Parking: free parking at the Burg Parking Place

At the Schloss the festival office and ticket box are located as well as practice rooms, dining area and the bookstore.

Address:
Hauptplatz 8
A-7442 Lockenhaus

Parking: free parking outside the Schloss