The ancestral castle of the Wittelsbachs, built in 1204, was their residence as dukes of Lower Bavaria from 1255-1503 and their court when the Wittelsbachs became the hereditary rulers of the whole of Bavaria. The impressive fortifications, the high Wittelsbach Tower and the castle chapel with valuable altars and sculptures are medieval in origin, while the arcades in the castle courtyard, the Commedia dell'arte paintings decorating the famous Narrentreppe (Fools' Staircase) and the rooms complete with tiled stoves, furniture and tapestries date from the Renaissance. The Trausnitz Chamber of Art and Curiosities is a collection of 750 exhibits including works of art, treasures from the Orient and curiosities typical of the collections owned by rulers in the Renaissance era.
Facilities:Museum of Renaissance Art (Chamber of Art and Curiosities), Restaurant "Burgschänke"
Information:
Burgverwaltung Landshut
Burg Trausnitz 168
84036 Landshut
Tel.: +49 (0)871 92411-0
Infoline: +49 (0)871 92411-44
Fax: +49 (0)871 92411-40
E-Mail:
burgverwaltung.landshut@bsv.bayern.de Visiting times:
April-September: 9 am-6 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Open daily
Closed on: 1.1., Shrove Tuesday, 24.12., 25.12., 31.12.
Special features:
- Exhibitions
- Concerts
- Receptions
- Religious services
- Weddings
Surrounding area:
Picturesque old town Landshut, hop country of the "Holledau", marvelous cycle tracks, charming landscape
