Burghausen Castle

Burg zu Burghausen stands in Burghausen (Landkreis Altötting), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set along a narrow ridge above the old town of Burghausen, this fortress stretches for over a kilometre, making it the longest fortified complex in Europe. Its six successive courtyards, built almost entirely of tuff stone, reflect its history as a residence of the Lower Bavarian dukes, especially around 1480 to 1503. Visitors today can explore the main courtyard with its ducal palace and outbuildings, while the whole site runs along the ridge separating the Salzach river from the Wöhrsee lake.

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What to know

• A full visit means walking along a narrow ridge for nearly a kilometre, past several successive courtyards.
• The site is located in Burghausen, in the Landkreis Altötting, Bavaria.
• The fortress is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
• The sloping terrain and long distances call for reasonable fitness, especially to reach the main castle at the southern end.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Burghausen · Landkreis Altötting · Bayern

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Address

Burg 48, 84489 Burghausen

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Château phone number

+49 8677 4659

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

Period of construction

11th century

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Frequently asked

Burghausen Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6. Child: free. Reduced: €5. Free for: children and young people up to and including 18 years old, students over 18 from certain schools with student ID.

Burghausen Castle: where to buy tickets?

Tickets are sold online by our partner GetYourGuide, linked at the top of this page.

Why is Burghausen Castle called the longest castle in the world?

Its six courtyards run for about 1051 metres along a ridge, a length that earned it an entry in the Guinness World Records.

Who built Burghausen Castle?

Much of its present form dates from the Lower Bavarian dukes of the Wittelsbach family, mainly between 1480 and 1503, though the hill was settled from the early Middle Ages onward.

Was Burghausen Castle ever conquered by force?

No, its position along a steep, elongated ridge made it very difficult to take by assault.

Where is Burghausen Castle located?

In Burghausen, in the Landkreis Altötting, Bavaria, above the old town and the Salzach river.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q258217
• Official website

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