Germany · Castles & Palaces

Burghausen castle private walking tour With A Professional Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Burghausen Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private walking tour of Burghausen Castle with a professional local guide
02 Explore one of the world’s longest castle complexes
03 See castle landmarks including Christoph’s Gate, Hedwig’s Chapel, Palas, and Knights’ Hall
04 Enjoy panoramic views over Burghausen, the Salzach River, Austria, and Bavaria
05 Learn about the salt trade and Burghausen’s medieval importance
06 Hear stories of fires, wars, decline, and the town’s later revival
07 Tour can be customized on the spot with your local guide

Discover Burghausen Castle on a private walking tour through one of Germany’s most striking historic landmarks. Set high above the Salzach River on the border with Austria, this vast Gothic fortress offers sweeping views and a fascinating setting shaped by more than a thousand years of history.

As you explore with a professional local guide, you’ll pass key features of the castle complex and hear the story of Burghausen’s rise and decline through the salt trade, wars, fires, and later renewal. From medieval towers and halls to the reconstructed old town below, this tour offers an engaging introduction to Burghausen’s architectural and cultural heritage.

Set high above the Salzach River on the border with Austria, this vast Gothic fortress offers sweeping views and a fascinating setting shaped by more than a thousand years of history.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Burghausen

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

You will see: 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

You will learn about: 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 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 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

The route