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Walhalla memorial

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.

Meta review

The memorial temple gets excellent reviews for its architecture and the views it offers over the valley, the Danube river and, further away, the city of Regensburg. For many visitors however, the inside of the hall is underwhelming and it may not be worth paying to get in. A recurring tip is to bring cash for the entrance and the parking lot as payment by credit card is not accepted.

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

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
last entrance 15mins before closing time. Closed on 01 Jan, Shrove Tuesday, 24 & 25 Dec, 31 Dec.

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 23

Season 1 / Period 1

MONDAY09:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Season 1 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2 / Period 1

MONDAY10:00 - 12:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 12:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 12:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 12:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 12:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 12:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 12:00

Season 2 / Period 2

MONDAY13:00 - 16:00

TUESDAY13:00 - 16:00

WEDNESDAY13:00 - 16:00

THURSDAY13:00 - 16:00

FRIDAY13:00 - 16:00

SATURDAY13:00 - 16:00

SUNDAY13:00 - 16:00

Pricing
There are combined ticket with Prunn Castle and the Hall of Liberation at Kelheim (Befreihungshalle)
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€4
Adult
18 - 64
€4.5
Child
3 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Most students can enter for free (ID required)

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