Castle Großsölk with Jesuitgarden
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Castle Großsölk
The historical building was built in the 14th century and had an important role for the ancient trade routes via the Sölkpass. Up until the 17th century., The castle was owned by the local princes who sold it finally in 1617 to the Order of Jesuits. After the dissolution of the Order, the house was a parsonage and since 1998, the castle is the Nature Park House.
Exhibition: "The Gold of the Hill"
We present in the Castle Gallery exhibition "The Gold of the Hill". The Ennstaler Steirerkäs is a regionally typical rustic product with a long tradition and history. Nestled in the cultural evolution of the exhibition from the Middle Ages to modern times, the ancient cheese tradition.
Sölker Jesuitengarden
The Jesuitengarden is located in the inner courtyard of the Castle Großsölk and is recognized as a teaching and display garden. Besides flowers many many medicinal and culinary herbs grow here as well as new and old forgotten vegetable varieties. You will learn how to use it in kitchen, in cosmetics and traditional medicine. The visit of the Jesuit garden without guide is possible every day.
Church of St. Leonhard
The Church of St. Leonhard was up to collect the Jesuits of former private stables of the noble owner of the castle. In 1743, the barn was rebuilt by the monks as a church.
Opening period:
from 10.05. - 20.09.2025 every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
The castle café and museum is open on Saturdays and every 2nd Sunday in July & August
Entrance fees:
Adults € 9,--, children (from 6 - 14 years) € 6,--, with Sommercard free instruction!
Family ticket (2 adults to 4 children) € 19,--
Group price from 8 persons: adults € 8,--, children (from 6 - 14 years) € 5
Opening hours
Castle Großsölk Nature Park House
Free admission to Großsölk Castle incl. exhibitions and Jesuit garden.
The medieval Großsölk Castle was run by noblemen until the Jesuits took over.
Today, this historical gem is used by the Sölktäler Nature Park for museum purposes and hosts several exhibitions.
Guided tours of the castle (for groups of 8 or more) are available by prior arrangement
outside opening hours (no Sommercard service);
Tel: +43 (0) 677/64412492; naturpark@soelktaeler.com
Opening hours
Tips
Meeting point
Garden regulars' table
Friday 13.06.2025 from 15:00 till 17:00 Uhr
Friday 11.07.2025 from 15:00 till 17:00 Uhr
Friday 08.08.2025 from 15:00 till 17:00 Uhr
Friday 12.09.2025 from 15:00 till 17:00 Uhr
Products from the Jesuit garden
The Jesuit garden in the courtyard of Schloss Großsölk is recognized as a teaching and show garden. In addition to flowers, many medicinal and aromatic herbs as well as new and old vegetable varieties that have fallen into oblivion thrive here.
During the summer months not only guided tours for interested garden lovers in the Jesuit Garden are offered, but also tasty syrups and teas are produced.
The palette ranges from Sölker herbal tea to syrups made from nanamine, balm or lavender.
The products are available at the nature park office in Stein / Enns during opening hours. In addition, you will also find a wide range of products from suppliers from the Sölker valleys.
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