Burghausen Castle
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Burghausen Castle - by Laszlo Kristaly on Google
Description
Burghausen Castle is located in the namesake town in the eastern part of Upper Bavaria. It was built in the mid-13th century as a residence for the dukes of Lower Bavaria and its fortifications were expanded during the 14th-15th centuries. It became a "border castle" after the Treaty of Teschen in 1779 and the structure was partially destroyed during the Napoleonic Wars. The main claim to fame of the Castle is to be the longest castle complex in the world: 1,051m. There is one inner and five outer courtyards, and the dominant architectural style is Gothic. Highlights include a Gothic church, a clock tower and the well-preserved defences. The Castle State Museum is housed in the Palas, the old ducal private rooms.
Access & Transport
The town of Burghausen is 110km East of Munich, at the border with Austria. By car, take the A94 until exit 25 and continue on the B20 until you reach. The closest parking is on Curaplatz. By train from Munich Central stattion, take the regional service RB40 until Mühldorf (70mins) and then the RB42 (40mins). The station is 2km from the castle (25mins walk). The castle grounds are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility but not the State Castle Museum. More info here: https://www.burg-burghausen.de/englisch/tourist/mobility.htm
Instructions & Recommendations
There is a "Museumspass" (combination ticket) for 10€ / 8 € that also includes entry to the Burghausen Municipal Museum and the House of Photography.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral and helps preserve the region's architectural and historical heritage
Conclusion
Burghausen Castle is an extremely impressive structure that dominates the town, but you will need to weigh that against its slightly isolated location and the "cost of opportunity" this represents to the rest of your itinerary. Logistics aside, it is worth visiting for its rich historical background and its sheer scale but it may disappoint those looking for finely furnished and decorated rooms.
Key positive
Interesting historical background
Visually impressive from outside
Not overly touristic
Key negative
Lack of standout features
A little out of the way
Suitability
The complex is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility except for the museum which has a flight of 18 wooden stairs and no lift.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 45m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Start of Season 1:Mar, 29
MONDAY09:00 - 18:00
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Start of Season 2:Oct, 04
MONDAY10:00 - 16:00
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