Where is Blutenburg Castle located?

It is located in Pasing-Obermenzing, in western Munich, Bavaria.

What can visitors see at Blutenburg Castle?

Visitors can see the late Gothic chapel with its stained-glass windows and altarpiece by Jan Polack, as well as museums dedicated to writers such as Michael Ende and Erich Kästner.

Is Blutenburg Castle still in use today?

It houses the International Youth Library and the Erich Kästner Society.

Was Blutenburg Castle originally a fortified residence?

It originated as a 13th-century moated castle and was later turned into a ducal hunting lodge in the 15th century.

Blutenburg Castle

Pasing-Obermenzing

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Schloss Blutenburg stands in Pasing-Obermenzing (München), in Bavaria, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Schloss Blutenburg stands on a small island encircled by the arms of the Würm river, in Pasing-Obermenzing on Munich's western edge. Once a ducal hunting lodge, it has kept its late Gothic chapel, with stained-glass windows and an altarpiece painted by Jan Polack in 1491. The complex now houses the International Youth Library along with several small museums dedicated to writers such as Michael Ende and Erich Kästner.

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The site is mainly visited for its Gothic chapel and the literary museums housed in the buildings.
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The castle is located in Pasing-Obermenzing, in western Munich, easily reached from the city centre.
Access is on foot across a bridge over the Würm river, with no particular physical effort required.
The International Youth Library, based on site, also hosts concerts and exhibitions.

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Pasing-Obermenzing · München · Bayern

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Where is Blutenburg Castle located?: It is located in Pasing-Obermenzing, in western Munich, Bavaria.
What can visitors see at Blutenburg Castle?: Visitors can see the late Gothic chapel with its stained-glass windows and altarpiece by Jan Polack, as well as museums dedicated to writers such as Michael Ende and Erich Kästner.
Is Blutenburg Castle still in use today?: It houses the International Youth Library and the Erich Kästner Society.
Was Blutenburg Castle originally a fortified residence?: It originated as a 13th-century moated castle and was later turned into a ducal hunting lodge in the 15th century.

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