Family Day at Burghausen Castle

World's Longest Castle Complex as an Experience Area

Burghausen Castle stretches for about 1,051 meters along a ridge high above the Salzach river – officially making it the longest castle complex in the world. With its five courtyards, the main castle, and the castle gate, it forms an impressive ensemble managed by the Bavarian Palace Department, the City of Burghausen, and the State Collections of Paintings Bavaria.

Family Day with Hands-on Activities

On Family Day, all three institutions jointly open their spaces with a colorful program for young and old. Hands-on activities, special guided tours, family tours, and interactive exhibits bring the castle's history, the Wittelsbach collection, and Burghausen's city history to life – designed for families with children of all age groups.

What to Expect

• Hands-on activities throughout the castle complex
• Special guided tours for families
• Program by the Bavarian Palace Department
• Participation of the Burghausen City Museum
• Activities by the State Collections of Paintings Bavaria
• Family-friendly opening hours from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Burghausen on the Salzach

Burghausen is a town in the Upper Bavarian district of Altötting, directly on the Salzach river and on the border with Austria. The castle shapes the cityscape and is also a tourist landmark. It regularly hosts special events, medieval markets, and theater formats; Family Day is one of the accessible formats that explicitly opens the castle to families.