Burghausen Castle

Burghausen Castle is the longest castle complex in Europe. It extends over 1,000 meters along above the town of Burghausen, Germany. Construction on the castle first began in 600AD. From 1255 on it was the second residence of the dukes of Lower Bavaria and the court of their consorts. It was also in this well-fortified complex that the Rich Dukes of Bavaria-Landshut kept their gold and silver.

In the 18th century the castle underwent massive conversions and, as a result of the succession wars in the first half of the century and the loss of parts of the country to Austria, Burghausen became a border town.

The castle complex is divided into six courtyards. Each courtyard had or has its own fortified gate, moat and wooden drawbridge. Likewise each courtyard was built at a different time and has its own history. The weather was beautiful that day as we walked up the hill to the castle.

We spent several hours just wandering around the peaceful castle complex.

Straddling the border of Germany and Austria.

Is this a sculpture or wood for a bonfire?

Peek-a-boo!

More of the castle complex.

Me & Thomas.

The castle walls with the Salzach river below.

You know I like the flower shots!

The town of Burghausen.