Cultural heritage D-2-7037-0086 in Kelheim

To make a day of it

Bodendenkmal in Kelheim, #D-2-7037-0086 stands in Kelheim (Landkreis Kelheim), in Bavaria, Germany. Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 3, 2026.

The Befreiungshalle stands on the Michelsberg above Kelheim, in the Landkreis Kelheim in Bavaria, and its round shape is visible from far across the Danube valley. King Ludwig I of Bavaria commissioned it to commemorate the victorious battles against Napoleon between 1813 and 1815. Begun by architect Friedrich von Gärtner and completed after 1847 by Leo von Klenze, the building has an eighteen-sided plan topped with colossal statues, and a domed interior rising 45 meters, decorated with victory figures designed by Ludwig von Schwanthaler.

What to know

• Admission for an adult costs 5 euros.
• Dogs and other animals are not allowed inside the hall.
• The building sits atop the Michelsberg hill, so visitors need to climb to reach it.
• Parking is charged for the full day, with separate rates for cars, motorbikes, buses and motorhomes.
• A combined ticket with Burg Prunn or the Walhalla is available.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Car and bus parking available (chargeable 24h): cars €2.50/day, motorcycles €1.50/day, buses €10/day, motorhomes €5/day

Where this château is

Kelheim · Landkreis Kelheim · Bayern

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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Befreiungshallestraße 3, 93309 Kelheim

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+49 9441 682070

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Cultural heritage D-2-7037-0086 in Kelheim: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €5. Child: free. Reduced: €4. Free for: children and young people up to the age of 18 are admitted free of charge.

What is the Befreiungshalle in Kelheim?

It is a round nineteenth-century memorial built by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to commemorate the battles fought against Napoleon between 1813 and 1815.

Who designed the Befreiungshalle?

It was planned by architect Friedrich von Gärtner and completed after his death by Leo von Klenze, two leading figures of classical architecture in Bavaria.

When was the Befreiungshalle inaugurated?

It was inaugurated on 18 October 1863, the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig.

Are dogs allowed at the Befreiungshalle?

No, dogs and other animals may not be taken inside the building.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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• Wikidata Q98362902
• Official website

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