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The Estate
A castle that is
not a stage set
Schloss Thalheim is a U-shaped Baroque complex in the village of Kapelln an der Perschling in Lower Austria. The Altschloss (old castle) dates to the 17th century. The estate was extended in the 18th century and again in the late 19th century with a residential wing. The Khevenhüller coat of arms is preserved above the main entrance.
The chapel, designed in the High Baroque style by Jakob Prandtauer (1660–1726), is one of the estate's defining architectural features. Prandtauer — the architect of Melk Abbey and Kremsmünster — married at Schloss Thalheim on 21 July 1692. The chapel has been restored and remains in use for ceremonies, concerts, and contemplative gatherings.
The estate sits on an ancient Celtic site. Energy lines and sandstone boulders are present throughout the grounds — a distinctive feature noted by guests and researchers alike. It is not a hotel. It operates as a programme-based cultural and retreat space, structured around purpose rather than open availability.
- Distance Vienna
- 50 km · 45 min via A1
- Distance St. Pölten
- 20 km · 20 min
- Rooms & Suites
- 22 individually designed
- Price range
- €268–€3,965 / night
- Restaurant
- Fri–Sun open
- Chapel
- Prandtauer · consecrated
The Spaces
Chapel, gardens and grounds
What the Estate Offers
Schloss Thalheim is structured around programs and events rather than open hotel availability. Guests stay as part of retreats, seminars, cultural events, or private group bookings. The 22 rooms and suites are distributed across the restored castle wings, each individually designed.
The estate includes a yoga and meditation hall (120 m², up to 30 persons), five seminar rooms with AV equipment (individual capacity 20–60 persons; Grand Hall up to 300 persons), a spa with two Finnish saunas and steam bath, Baroque gardens, a grotto, amphitheatre, and the former stables converted into Restaurant Am Schlossgarten.
Getting to Schloss Thalheim from Vienna
By car from Vienna: 50 km via the A1 Westautobahn, exit Böheimkirchen — approximately 45 minutes. Parking is available on the estate. By train: Vienna Westbahnhof to Böheimkirchen station (approximately 35 minutes), then 10 minutes by taxi or arranged transfer. Helicopter landing can be arranged by prior arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- › How far is Schloss Thalheim from Vienna?
- Schloss Thalheim is 50 km west of Vienna — approximately 45 minutes by car via the A1 Westautobahn. By train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Böheimkirchen station, then 10 minutes by taxi.
- › Is Schloss Thalheim a hotel?
- Schloss Thalheim is not a hotel. It operates as a program-based cultural and retreat space. Accommodation is available as part of programs, retreats, and private group bookings.
- › How many rooms does Schloss Thalheim have?
- Schloss Thalheim has 22 individually designed rooms and suites across the restored castle wings, ranging from €268 to €3,965 per night.
- › Can I visit Schloss Thalheim without joining a program?
- The restaurant is open to visitors Friday to Sunday (lunch from 12:00, dinner from 18:30). For accommodation and use of the estate, Schloss Thalheim operates on an inquiry basis — contact reservierung@schlossthalheim.at.
- › Who designed the Schloss Thalheim chapel?
- The chapel was designed by Jakob Prandtauer (1660–1726), the architect of Melk Abbey. Prandtauer married at Schloss Thalheim on 21 July 1692.