Burghausen - the pearl on the Salzach

The colorful old town houses nestle together like in a picture book, the world's longest castle towers picturesquely over the listed ensemble: Burghausen takes you on an eventful journey through time for the senses - extra long. Just 100 kilometers from Munich, the town on the border with Austria enchants visitors with its past and at the same time delights them with its cultural wealth and a wealth of leisure activities that make a trip to the Salzach unforgettable. Visitors to Burghausen stroll along ivy-covered tufa walls through six castle courtyards, listen to historically dressed tour guides tell the stories of the Bavarian dukes and glide downstream on the former salt barges. But you can also feel the swing of the International Jazz Week, experience the student lightness of a city of science and enjoy the cozy Bavarian hospitality. Burghausen - it's about arriving, letting go.

The world's longest castle rises 70 meters above Burghausen's old town, 1051 meters of rich medieval history line the path past an endless row of towers and battlements - extra long. Those who walk through these witnesses to thousands of years of history may feel like a nobleman or wander through ducal rooms as a damsel in waiting. The photo, which is recommended in so many places, brings you back to the present: the tuff stone walls, behind which 200 people still live today, repeatedly offer a view of one of the most magnificent town squares in Bavaria or open up a fantastic panorama as far as the peaks of the Alps.

Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo - you simply can't get enough of the facades of the picturesque old town. But it's not just the listed ensemble that is enchanting: the craftsmen's mile and small stores with a sense for the extraordinary are waiting to be discovered, Bavarian beer gardens and select restaurants cater to the body and soul of their guests, art, culture and music bring people together in the picturesque squares along the Salzach. The old town is particularly popular in the evenings. And while Hollywood celebrates its "Walk of Fame", the jazz greats immortalize themselves on polished bronze plates in the "Grüben", where a top-class festival is held every year during the International Jazz Week. Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck and Chet Baker are just a few examples of the illustrious names that visitors walk along the "Street of Fame" in the charm of the narrow alley.

A special highlight are the flatboat trips on the Salzach. Just like the salt barges of the past, today's boats glide with their passengers through the idyllic Salzach Valley along baroque architecture and unspoiled nature. Shortly before arriving in Burghausen, an incomparable sight opens up once again: The world's longest castle towers over the picturesque old town like a protective fortress. A special treat is provided by the boats that have jazz, Bavarian "Danzlmusik" or harpists on board. On request, storytellers also entertain guests with amusing episodes.

Burghausen pours out a cornucopia of splendor for its guests - regardless of whether you just want to spend a day on the Salzach or enjoy the wealth of sights and cultural diversity for an extra long time: Burghauser Touristik puts together a tailor-made program for individuals, families and groups. Your club or company outing is in good hands with them. From a Weißwurst breakfast, a trip on the Plätten and a guided tour of the castle to a candlelit knight's dinner in the evening, there are many building blocks that can be combined to create a successful day program or an eventful weekend package. Enjoy a pleasant journey to the castle: From the fall onwards, you will be able to reach us even faster from Munich via the highway.