Is Burg Schwaneck a genuine medieval castle?

No, it was built in the 19th century by sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler in a romantic medieval style rather than being an actual old fortress.

Can Burg Schwaneck be visited like a museum?

The building operates as a youth hostel and educational centre, so there is no organised sightseeing with fixed opening hours.

Where is Burg Schwaneck located?

It stands in Pullach im Isartal, in the Landkreis München, Bavaria, on a bluff above the Isar river.

Who built Burg Schwaneck?

Sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler had it built, with an inauguration in 1843, and later owners subsequently enlarged it.

Burg Schwaneck

Schwaneck Castle

Pullach im Isartal

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Burg Schwaneck stands in Pullach im Isartal (Landkreis München), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 19th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Schwaneck stands on a steep bluff above the Isar river in Pullach im Isartal, with views reaching toward the Alps on clear days. Built in the 19th century, it has no medieval origin at all: the sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler had it erected to fulfil a childhood dream, and later owners enlarged it further. The building now serves as a youth hostel and educational centre, which shapes what visitors can actually access.

What to know

The building houses a youth hostel and educational centre, with no standard visitor opening hours.
It sits on a bluff above the Isar river, on the southern edge of Munich.
Construction dates to the 19th century; despite its name, it has no medieval origin.
The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
Anyone wishing to visit should contact the hostel directly, as access is not organised like that of a public monument.

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Where this château is

Pullach im Isartal · Landkreis München · Bayern

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Burgweg 10, 82049 Pullach im Isartal

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+49 89 74414018

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 19th century

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Is Burg Schwaneck a genuine medieval castle?: No, it was built in the 19th century by sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler in a romantic medieval style rather than being an actual old fortress.
Can Burg Schwaneck be visited like a museum?: The building operates as a youth hostel and educational centre, so there is no organised sightseeing with fixed opening hours.
Where is Burg Schwaneck located?: It stands in Pullach im Isartal, in the Landkreis München, Bavaria, on a bluff above the Isar river.
Who built Burg Schwaneck?: Sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler had it built, with an inauguration in 1843, and later owners subsequently enlarged it.