Walhalla
Donaustauf, Germany
A marble temple in Greek style high above the Danube, housing busts of famous Germans. It is a short walk from the upper car park; the steps down to the river are long.
The Walhalla stands on the Bräuberg hill high above the Danube near Donaustauf, about 11 km east of Regensburg. As crown prince, King Ludwig I first conceived it in 1807, and as king he commissioned it in 1826. Leo von Klenze began building it in 1830 as a Doric temple modelled on the Parthenon in Athens, and it opened on 18 October 1842. The whole complex is 55 m high, the temple itself 20 m. Inside are now 132 busts and 65 memorial plaques honouring important figures; at the opening there were 96 busts and 64 plaques.
From the south side there is a wide view over the Danube. After a renovation from 2004 to 2014, the Walhalla has been open to visitors again since April 2015. From Regensburg you can also reach it by excursion boat, which leaves from the Marc-Aurel-Ufer, or by bicycle.
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- Donaustauf, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.0306, 12.2215
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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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FAQs
Where is Walhalla?
Walhalla is in Donaustauf, Germany, at GPS 49.0306, 12.2215. It is about 9 km from Regensburg.
Can you camp near Walhalla?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parkplatz und Wohnmobilstellplatz, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Walhalla?
Walhalla is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bavarian Forest: from Passau to Regensburg and Stone Bridge, glassworks and primeval forest peaks – by motorhome from Regensburg down the Danube and through the Bavarian Forest.
What is there to see near Walhalla?
Places worth a stop nearby: Stone Bridge, Regensburg (9 km), Befreiungshalle (29 km), Weltenburg Abbey (33 km) and Großer Arbersee (68 km).
When is the best time to visit Walhalla?
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)