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.

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Burg zu Burghausen stands in Burghausen (Landkreis Altötting), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. 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.

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Burghausen · Landkreis Altötting · Bayern

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Burg 48, 84489 Burghausen

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 11th century

Frequently asked

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.