Step into the past as you explore the collections at Forchtenstein Castle. Discover the unique stories and treasures around every corner. Start your adventure in the inner courtyard and marvel at the largest secco murals north of the Alps. Walk into the oratory and chapel on the first floor and admire the impressive collection of weapons in one of Europe’s largest private armories. Continue to the second floor and discover a variety of priceless collections. See invaluable artifacts like an ornate 400-year-old Ottoman tent or the three coronation flags dating from the 17th century. Admire a multitude of Esterházy family portraits, among them, images of fictional ancestors, including Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler. Explore their art collections which include the Kunstkammer (cabinet of curiosities) that dates from the late 16th to the early 18th century, and gives a fascinating insight into Prince Paul Esterházy's passion for collecting.

Travel back in time at the Roman City of Carnuntum, where part of a Roman city quarter was reconstructed in an internationally unique project. Get a glimpse into Roman society with re-erected buildings in their original locations, decorative details, and furniture based on archaeological finds made on-site. Feel like a guest in the Romans' living rooms, marvel at the ancient baths, and go back to the world of gladiators in the amphitheatre and gladiator school. Discover timeless treasures in the Museum Carnuntinum and bear witness to the former inhabitants' zest for life and culture.

Your Audio Guide will lead you through the exhibition. Nowadays as emperor Franz Joseph wished are living next to the church carmelites, who pray for the souls of the dead and all souls recommended to us. The tour takes in avarage 45 minutes. You will also walk through an outside area and see the church, build over the place, where both where found death. You will see high-quality exhibits and learn about Habsburgs history. Have a view over wonderful Wienerwald Nature. At the exit there is possibility to buy coffee and little presents. 5 kilometer next to Mayerling there is also Heiligenkreuz Abbey open to tourists.