Burghausen Castle Private Walking Tour

At the top of a rocky formation beside the river Salzach lies the castle of Burghausen.

Highlights

First Bronze Age settlements

The fundamental importance of the salt trade

7th-century start as a river customs post in the Salzach river

13th-century first division of the Bavarian state and the rise of the town’s importance

The 16th-century decline of the salt markets and impoverishment

The many fires that plagued the city

30 Years War

The Napoleonic War and it nefarious consequences for Burghausen

The arrival of the chemical company Wacker in 1915 and the return of prosperity

Reconstruction of the old town during the 70’s and 80’s

Nestled upon a town on the border to Austria, it has long been the longest castle of the world, having witnessed over one thousand years of history. The form it takes today dates back to the Turkish siege and allows for breathtaking panoramic views over the town, the Salzach, and both Austria and Bavaria. Here you will be transported to a time of dames and knights, within the thick walls of this Gothic fortress, while your guide will complete the picture with all the details of past happenings within these walls. One of the prettiest places in Germany, from the medieval to the modern - Burghausen has it all.

Points of Interest

• Christoph’s Gate

• Hedwig’s Chapel

• Gardener’s tower

• Haberkasten

• Former interrogation tower

• Stethaimerweg

• Palas

• Bower

• Knights’ Hall

• Wöhr Tower

• Changierturm tower

• Tower on the Eggenberg

• Stephan's Tower