Grünwald Castle

To make a day of it

Burg Grünwald stands in Grünwald (Landkreis München), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 2.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 26, 2026.

Grünwald Castle stands in Grünwald, in the Landkreis München, Bavaria, on a site that once served as a Wittelsbach hunting lodge. The building today houses a museum devoted to the fortress's own history as well as to castles from the Isar valley and across Bavaria, ranging from early medieval refuge forts to romantic knightly castles. Hands-on displays let visitors engage with the medieval world. The museum is run directly by the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection.

What to know

• The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as on several public holidays.
• The castle tower is currently closed to visitors until further notice.
• The museum is only partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
• Regular guided tours take place on certain Sundays, with no prior booking needed.
• The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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The castle museum is unfortunately only partially accessible for wheelchair users!

Where this château is

Grünwald · Landkreis München · Bayern

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Address

bei München, Zeillerstraße 3, 82031 Grünwald

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

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Château phone number

+49 89 6413218

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Grünwald Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €2.50. Child: free. Reduced: €1. Free for: children and pupils under 18 years old.

Can visitors climb the tower at Grünwald Castle?

No, the tower is currently closed to the public until further notice.

Is Grünwald Castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Access is only partially suitable, as the museum is not fully barrier-free.

Which days is the Grünwald Castle museum closed?

It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as on certain holidays such as Christmas Eve and Good Friday.

What can be seen at Grünwald Castle?

A museum tracing the fortress's own history and presenting castles from the Isar valley and Bavaria.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1012111
• Official website

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