Walhalla memorial
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Walhalla - by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
Description
The Walhalla is a hall of fame that honours politicians, sovereigns, scientists and artists in German history. It was built in the 1830's under King Ludwig I of Bavaria and named after Valhalla, the enormous hall located in Asgard in Norse mythology. The neo-classical memorial was designed by architect Leo von Klenze and modelled after the Parthenon in Athens. The temple rises above a massive, tiered substructure and, today, it contains over 200 plaques and busts arranged over two rows, starting with Arminius, victor at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9. Above them is a frieze depicting an idealized history of the Germanic people.
Access & Transport
Address: Walhallastraße 48 in Donaustauf The memorial is accessible by bus from Regensburg to Walhallastraße but this entails climbing 358 steps. There are also boat services by Donauschiffahrt and Schifffahrt Klinger. By car, it is 11km to the east of Regensburg, 120km southeast of Nuremberg (A3 exit 102-Neutraubling) and 135km northeast of Munich (A9 / A93 / A3 exit 102-Neutraubling). Paying parking is available onsite. The monument is accessible to wheelchair users. Details available here: https://www.schloesser.bayern.de/englisch/palace/Infoblatt_Walhalla_engl.pdf
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the town of Regensburg.
Environmental & Social
No carbon footprint and helps preserve the region's architectural heritage.
Conclusion
The Walhalla is worth visiting for any traveller within 1h drive - more for its looks and excellent views rather than its content. Those keen to sharpen up their knowledge of famous German people (or related to German land) will have a field day.
Key positive
Beautiful Greek classical design
Gorgeous views of the valley below
Key negative
No credit card payments possible (at the time of this review)
Suitability
No restrictions; the monument is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h 15m
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