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Burghausen Castle
Burghausen Castle, with almost all of its medieval fortifications still intact, extends over a length of more than 1000 metres and is one of the largest castle complexes in the world. From 1255 on it was the second residence of the dukes of Lower Bavarian and the court of their consorts.
In the late Middle Ages Duke Georg der Reiche (George the Rich) turned the castle with its six courtyards into the strongest fortress in the country. In the historic Great Hall (Palas) are the ducal apartments and the castle chapel dedicated to St Elisabeth.
The State Gallery has a collection of late Gothic panel paintings and a monumental picture cycle illustrating the history of Bavaria.
There is a magnificent view of the surroundings from the viewing platform on the roof.
Further information and tips for visitors can be found at
www.burg-burghausen.de
Event rooms at Burghausen Castle
Torwartstube (Porter's Lodge)
The Porter's Lodge is suitable for banquets, receptions and civil weddings up to 60 persons.
Dürnitz (Knights' Hall)
The Knights' Hall is suitable for banquets, receptions, concerts and exhibitions up to 200 persons.
Gotische Halle (Gothic Hall)
Elisabethkapelle (St Elisabeth's Chapel)
The St Elisabeth's Chapel is suitable for weddings up to 100 persons.
Hedwigskapelle (St Hedwig's Chapel)
The St Hedwig's Chapel is suitable for for weddings up to 110 persons.
Object information:
Address
Burg Nr. 48
84489 Burghausen
08677 4659
www.burg-burghausen.de
Opening hours
April-4 October: 9 am-6 pm
5 October-March:10 am-4 pm
open daily
Closed on: January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24/25/31
Guided tours
No regular guided tours
Further information
Service (leaflets, photo/film, links …)
Rooms only accessible via staircase; castle court in the main accessible; access from the town via steep ways and steps
Historical Town Museum
08677 65198
www.burghausen.de
House of Photography –
Dr. Robert-Gerlich-Museum (belonging to the Town of Burghausen)
08677 4734
www.burghausen.de
Shop
www.kulturgut.de
Burgcafé
08677 877-340
www.burgcafe-burghausen.de
Burghausen
www.bahn.com
Bus to "Ludwigsberg"
Parking spaces available
Responsible administrative office
Burgverwaltung Landshut
Burg Trausnitz 168
84036 Landshut
0871 92411-0
Infoline 0871 92411-44
Fax 0871 92411-40
burgverwaltung.landshut@ bsv.bayern.de
www.burg-trausnitz.de
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