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 Princes’ Building, or ‘Palas’, visitors can view the mediaeval apartments of the Lower Bavarian Dukes. The rooms with their mighty beamed ceilings are appointed in the style of a prince’s apartment at the beginning of the 16th century, with typical furniture, tapestries, paintings, sculptures and weapons on display. The castle chapel, dedicated to St Elisabeth and a donation of Heinrich XIII, was fitted with a Late Gothic vaulted ceiling under Georg the Rich.
A branch of the Bavarian State Collection of Paintings shows late Gothic paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries. Six monumental paintings from a cycle on the history of the Bavarian Dukes, painted by Hans Werl after 1600 are one of the attractions of the museum. A selection of late mediaeval sculptures rounds off the exhibition.The viewing platform on the roof offers a unique panorama of the entire castle complex and the surrounding countryside.
Further information and tips for visitors can be found at
www.burg-burghausen.de
The Porter's Lodge is suitable for banquets, receptions and civil weddings up to 60 persons.
The Knights' Hall is suitable for banquets, receptions, concerts and exhibitions up to 200 persons.
The St Elisabeth's Chapel is suitable for weddings up to 100 persons.
The St Hedwig's Chapel is suitable for for weddings up to 110 persons.
Burg Nr. 48
84489 Burghausen
08677 4659
www.burg-burghausen.de
State Castle Museum in the main castle (with State Gallery):
April-3 October: 9 am-6 pm
4 October-March:10 am-4 pm
open daily
Closed on: January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24/25/31
The castle grounds are accessible to visitors at all times (exception: special events).
No regular guided tours
State Castle Museum in the main castle (with State Gallery):
5 euros regular
4 euros reduced
Service (leaflets, photo/film, links …)
Detailed information at www.burg-burghausen.de
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
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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