📷 Heribert Pohl --- Thanks for half a million clicks! from Germering bei München, Bayern, CC BY-SA 2.0Burghausen Castle
Burghausen, Germany
At over a kilometre, one of the longest castle complexes in the world, strung out on a ridge above the Salzach and the old town. Walking the courtyards is free; park below the castle or in the new town.
With a length of 1,051 m, Burghausen Castle is confirmed by Guinness as the longest castle complex in the world. It consists of the main castle and five outer courtyards. After the last Count of Burghausen died in 1168 it passed to the Wittelsbachs, and after the partition of 1255 it was a second residence of the Dukes of Lower Bavaria. Duke George (1479–1503) made it the strongest fortress in the region. In the main castle's Palas, the castle museum shows a branch gallery of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
Apart from the main castle, the complex is accessible around the clock. It is best to begin at the sixth courtyard and work your way towards the older main castle. Parking in the old town is limited. You get a fine view of the old town from the Austrian bank of the Salzach, about a 15-minute walk up from the Salzach bridge.
- Nearest town
- Burghausen, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.1590, 12.8325
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–February. (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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Campsites nearby
- Wohnmobilstellplatz am WaldparkMotorhome stopover2 km from Burghausen Castle · 18 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- PeterhofCampsite6 km from Burghausen CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Campingplatz MarktlCampsite12 km from Burghausen CastleTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Camping PutscherCampsite15 km from Burghausen CastleTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Wohnmobilstellplatz NeuöttingMotorhome stopover15 km from Burghausen Castle · 4 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
- Strandcamping Waging am SeeCampsite25 km from Burghausen CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Burghausen Castle?
Burghausen Castle is in Burghausen, Germany, at GPS 48.1590, 12.8325. It is about 12 km from Tittmoning.
Can you camp near Burghausen Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingplatz Burgblick, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Burghausen Castle?
Burghausen Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Upper Bavaria: Tegernsee, Chiemsee and the Eagle’s Nest.
What is there to see near Burghausen Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hohensalzburg Fortress (44 km), Herrenchiemsee Palace (46 km), Hellbrunn Palace and trick fountains (47 km) and Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) (63 km).
When is the best time to visit Burghausen Castle?
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)