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English LONG BURGHAUSEN EXTRA BURGHAUSEN WELT LÄNGSTE BURG www.tourismus.burghausen.de It’s not only the world‘s longest castle that’s extra long. Burghausen extra long means extra long enjoyment of extra attractions from culture to gastronomy. Launching the Burghausen experience – like a ship’s prow cutting through the waves, the WELCOME castle’s extra special look invites you to dive in to the fascinating diversity of an unusual town. a NG O BURGHAUSEN EXTRA L Burghausen Castle Museums & One of a kind – the world’s exhibitions at longest castle the castle Old town Fascinating extras to the Fabulously feudal, castle experience romantic ensemble Raitenhaslach Abbey and Marienberg Baroque and Rococo gems in a natural idyll The Castle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 | One of the “pepper pots” 2 | The clock tower 3 | The main castle experience 4 | More than one kilometre “The town looks as if it has been cut out of an old German painting and set of castle nestled between Lake Wöhrsee and the Salzach 5 | St. Hedwig’s Gothic Chapel down here.” (Adalbert Stifter) Panorama from the 6 | “Fingers swearing an oath” 7 | View of the main castle main castle’s viewing platform TIPS The castle World’s longest castle Experience the castle Info-point at the entrance The seemingly endless walls, battlements, of Burghausen live and celebrate with their to the castle towers and chapels of the long est castle in guests here. 07 the world (1,051 m) stretch over a narrow The castle is a cultural resting place and Castle tours for the whole 06 · 06 · mountain crest nestled between the romantic provides pageants and festivals with an family: history in 6 castle Lake Wöhrsee and the glittering Salzach, the unbelievably beautiful backdrop. courtyards alpine river forming the border with Austria. 3 museums and 1 gallery Not only visitors from all over the world, Burghausen The castle which stands as a witness to over but also the citizens of Burghausen too Viewing platform on the one thousand years of history, is the focus of are fascinated by the collection of stal- roof of the main castle a visit to Burghausen and a picturesque feast wart f ortifications, fairy-tale buildings and for the senses and the soul. panoramic views of the natural idyll along the Wonderful photo Museums and e xhibitions can be found here, Salzach and Lake Wöhrsee. opportunities along groups of artists meet here and the citizens There‘s nowhere else like it in the world. the entire castle Heritage-Protected Old Town 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 | „The Grüben” – a mile of shopping, gastronomy, crafts and living 2 | Former government building with the St Jakob’s double Baroque onion domes coat of arms of the Electorate of Bavaria, today assembly rooms and town library 3 | The “Marienbrunnen” fountain at the town square 4 | Head-turner in the Grüben 5 | „Mautner castle” – romantic highlight of the Grüben 6 | Diaphragm arch with fresco at the entrance to the Grüben Charming Grüben facades (1 + 4 + 6) Stadtplatz (town square) (2 + 3) Mautner castle (5) St Jakob parish church Extra street attractions Piazza with extra grandezza Extravagant eye-catcher With an extra long index finger Promenade between the town square, One of the most beautiful town squares A blaze of colour between the Grüben and The biggest church in Burghausen is hard Salzach and castle – rich in contrasts and in Central Europe in a singular urban the Spitalvorstadt district and venue for to miss – its imposing 79-metre-high creative vitality. environment. legendary sessions in the jazz club. tower with double Baroque onion domes can be seen for miles around – like a finger 09 The Grüben area has been populated by Multicoloured houses with gabled roofs and The salt trade was the town’s most impor- pointing to the heavens, whose tip is on a 08 · 08 · artisans since the Middle Ages. The colourful, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo facades tant source of income from the Middle Ages level with the castle. mostly late-Gothic houses continue to attract line this spacious town square, a grand piazza to the early modern period. From the 15th attention today. The pedestrian zone is a real with a Latin flavour. The town hall, the historic century it was overseen by the customs Built in 1140 in Romanesque style, the chur- crowd-puller as a focal point for culture and government buildings, the Taufkirchen House officials in the castle’s offices. Today, the ch now boasts an attractive neo-Gothic inte- Burghausen events and a centre for gastronomy, crafts and the Kurfürst Maximilian School’s famous Mautner castle shines like an orange Renais- rior. Among the most precious testaments and specialist shopping. Baroque auditorium – are all architectural sance treasure with its arched walkways and to the past are the ornate gravestones that highlights in a variety of pastel tones. the Jazzkeller, which stages live sessions for have adorned the inside and the outer walls The town square is unique in the unity of its Burghausen‘s many jazz events. of the church for centuries. design, and remains the vibrant historical centre of the town. Ra itenhaslach Abbey and Marienberg Marienberg pilgrimage church – well-proportioned splendour Raitenhaslach Abbey Marienberg Baroque gem in an idyllic setting Extra-elegant pearl First mentioned in 788 as “Raitinhaselach”, In the prelate’s building, the monastery the Cistercians founded their first monas- complex boasts two more hidden treasures, This elegant Rococo pearl of the Salzach tery in Altbayern (Old Bavaria) here in 1146. which have only been opened to the public Valley, with its distinctive two-tower Raitenhaslach lies at a bend in the Salzach recently after remaining untouched for over facade, is enthroned on a hill between just five kilometres from Burghausen, nest- 200 years. One is the “Pope’s Room”, where Burghausen and Raitenhaslach Abbey. 11 led in the wild and romantic riverscape. legend has it that Pope Pius IV spent the 10 · 10 · night in 1782, and which is virtually “frozen” The original three-aisled Romanesque pillar the way it was in the 1760s. The other is the The pilgrimage church was first mentioned basilica, consecrated in 1186, was fitted with “Stone Hall” - festive Baroque par excellence, in 1203 and was rebuilt in a symmetrical a sumptuous interior between 1743 and now used for concerts and events once design between 1760 and 1764. Burghausen 1746 and became a true jewel of Bavarian again. The striking frescoes in the interior are Baroque. Particularly worth seeing are the the work of Martin Heigl, a student of altars, the frescoes and the tombstones of the famous Baroque artist Johann Baptist the Wittelsbach family, who were once Kings Zimmermann. The steps to the church look of Bavaria. like a rosary that has been turned to stone. Be fascinated in Burghausen Museums & exhibitions at the castle The House of Photography State Collection Town Museum “DIE BURG” artist group Extra history on celluloid Extra wide tableaux with a panoramic view Extra helpings of history Extra romance in the Liebenwein Tower Right at the entrance Bavarian The Town Museum The artists group DIE to the world’s longest paintings in the former rooms BURG (“The Castle”) castle complex there is from the of the castle bower plays with the fascina- a very special kind of late Middle is full of fascinating ting contrast of modern 13 museum. Ages and artefacts. art in a medieval tower. 12 · 12 · court art The photography museum, founded in 1983, from 1600 – panoramic battle scenes on The museum displays its extensive The artists group, founded in 1947, is an gives a detailed insight into that most fasci- canvas. collection in 30 rooms over four floors. association of active Burghausen artists, nating of mediums. Aesthetic highlights are Set up as a museum of local history in which presents a fascinating exhibition Burghausen the gallery of contemporary photography and 56 paintings presented over two floors of the main castle, the Town Museum offers programme of their own work and that regular special exhibitions of photographic the main castle – from late medieval altar extra helpings of the history, art and culture of other interesting artists in the art. Also to be seen is 170 years of photogra- pieces to artworks and paintings from the of Burghausen and the surrounding area. romantic Liebenwein Tower in the phic history with historic images of the town early 17th century. There is also a breath- outermost courtyard. and a collection of over 500 cameras. taking view from the platform on the roof. CULTURAL DELIGHTS CULTURAL EXTRA LONG Jazz in Burghausen Events International Jazz Week Music, markets, theatre, Summer Jazz Night parties – events around Jazz Autumn the castle, the town and Jazz Academy Raitenhaslach Abbey Jazzkeller Street of Fame Castle Festival Immerse yourself with more than 1,000 participants in the splendid Middle Ages for 3 days Nigel Kennedy: British enfant terrible, whose style ranges from Vivaldi to Miles Davis Jazz in Burghausen Blues volcano from the USA: Sharrie Williams International Jazz Week Burghausen Seasons of Jazz Jazz legends in bronze A whole week of jazz Summer Jazz Night – Jazz Autumn Unique “Street of Fame” Burghausen has been a byword for jazz since Burghausen is the “Bavarian New Orleans”. After the kick-off in March, Burghausen’s Burghausen’s ho- 1970. For one week every March, the town Guests from all over the world – and of jazz seasons keep on swinging, from mage to legendary on the Salzach river becomes a Mecca for course the citizens of Burghausen themsel- summer through to December. jazz artists, probab- international jazz stars.