Object description:

Willibaldsburg Castle – Eichstätt

Picture: Willibaldsburg Castle

The castle complex on the Willibaldsberg was begun in 1355 and extended in the second half of the 16th century under Martin von Schaumberg. It was transformed into an impressive residence by Elias Holl during the reign of Prince-Bishop Johann Conrad von Gemmingen (1595-1612) – at this stage of the building's history the towers were crowned by onion domes.

Gemmingen also laid out the renowned botanical garden "Hortus Eystettensis". Based on the copperplate engravings illustrating the plant collection which were created in 1613 by Basilius Besler, the Bastion Garden opened in 1998 reproduces the plant world of the original botanical garden.

Bastion Garden

Address

Burgstraße 19
85072 Eichstätt
08421 4730

Information for visitors/ COVID-19

For a visit to our sights, the 2G plus rule applies at present.

Here you will find further information and FAQ.

Opening hours

29 March-3 Oct.: 9 am-6 pm
4 Oct.-28 March: 10 am-4 pm
closed Mondays
(except: 6 January, Easter Monday, 1 May, Whit Monday, 15 August, 3 October, 1 November)

Last admission is currently at 5.15 pm.

Closed on: January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24/25/31

General information on opening times and admission charges

Admission charges 2022

5 euros regular
4 euros reduced

Annual season tickets/
14-day tickets

Observation tower closed until the end of January 2022

Due to construction work, the observation tower at Willibaldsburg Castle will be closed to visitors until probably the end of January 2022.

No access to Willibaldsburg Castle

Due to construction work, access to Willibaldsburg Castle by car or bus will not be possible. There are only 2 disabled parking spaces available (by prior arrangement; phone +49 8421 602980). In order to use the parking spaces, a disabled person's ID card with the symbol aG must be presented. Please make an appointment at least one day in advance. There are no further parking possibilities.