Befreiungshalle
Kelheim, Germany
A round hall of fame commissioned by King Ludwig I on the Michelsberg above Kelheim, with 34 marble goddesses of victory inside. The gallery gives views over the Danube and Altmühl; parking is next to the building.
King Ludwig I of Bavaria had the Hall of Liberation built on the Michelsberg above Kelheim to commemorate the victories over Napoleon in the Wars of Liberation of 1813–1815. Friedrich von Gärtner began construction in 1842; Leo von Klenze altered the plans and completed it, and the hall opened on 18 October 1863, the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Nations near Leipzig. The rotunda is 45 m high and 29 m in diameter. Inside stand 34 goddesses of victory.
Eighty-two steps lead to the inner gallery and another 40 to the outer terrace, from where the view takes in the Danube and Altmühl valleys. A lift has been available since 2008. It is about a 20-minute walk from Kelheim's old town, and according to History Hit there is parking right outside the hall.
- Nearest town
- Kelheim, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.9203, 11.8647
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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- Campingplatz FelbermühleCampsite13 km from BefreiungshalleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campingplatz HartlmühleCampsite16 km from BefreiungshalleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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FAQs
Where is Befreiungshalle?
Befreiungshalle is in Kelheim, Germany, at GPS 48.9203, 11.8647. It is about 4 km from Weltenburg.
Can you camp near Befreiungshalle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz am "Pflegerspitz", about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Befreiungshalle?
Befreiungshalle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Danube Gorge and Altmühl Valley: Regensburg to Eichstätt.
What is there to see near Befreiungshalle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Weltenburg Abbey (4 km), Stone Bridge, Regensburg (20 km), Walhalla (29 km) and Willibaldsburg (51 km).
When is the best time to visit Befreiungshalle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)