Can you visit Harburg Castle without a guide?

No, the buildings can only be seen as part of a guided tour, which starts on the hour.

Where can you park for a visit to Harburg Castle?

Paid parking areas are located behind and below the castle, about a 5-minute walk from the entrance.

How old is Harburg Castle?

The site is first documented in 1150, during the Staufen era, making it a 12th-century structure.

Who owned Harburg Castle?

From 1299 it belonged to the counts and later princes of Oettingen, who held it for around seven centuries.

Harburg Castle

Harburg (Schwaben)

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €3.50
Child: €2.50

Free for Residents of the town of Harburg and its districts

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Where: Harburg (Schwaben)

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Burg Harburg stands in Harburg (Schwaben) (Landkreis Donau-Ries), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Adult admission costs 3.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Harburg Castle stands above the Wörnitz valley, along the Romantic Road in Bavaria. Its history goes back to the 12th century, to the Staufen era, and the site was expanded over the centuries by the counts and later princes of Oettingen, who owned it for seven hundred years. Visitors can see buildings spanning Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, evidence of a long history as both fortress and residence. Tours take visitors through the parts of the fortified complex open to the public.

What to know

The castle can only be visited as part of a guided tour, starting on the hour.
A walk of about 5 minutes leads from the paid parking areas, located behind and below the castle, to the entrance.
The season generally runs from spring to autumn, daily from 10am to 5pm.
Groups of 15 or more can book tours outside regular opening hours.
Some buildings, such as the Saalbau, may be closed to visitors during events.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 14 March 2026 to 8 November 2026: 10h00-17h00 (tous les jours)

Prices

Adult: €3.50
Child: €2.50

Free for Residents of the town of Harburg and its districts

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Harburg (Schwaben) · Landkreis Donau-Ries · Bayern

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Address

Harburg (Schwaben), Landkreis Donau-Ries

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 12th century

Frequently asked

Harburg Castle: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €3.50. Child: €2.50. Free for: residents of the town of Harburg and its districts.
Can you visit Harburg Castle without a guide?: No, the buildings can only be seen as part of a guided tour, which starts on the hour.
Where can you park for a visit to Harburg Castle?: Paid parking areas are located behind and below the castle, about a 5-minute walk from the entrance.
How old is Harburg Castle?: The site is first documented in 1150, during the Staufen era, making it a 12th-century structure.
Who owned Harburg Castle?: From 1299 it belonged to the counts and later princes of Oettingen, who held it for around seven centuries.