Burgrain Castle

Burgrain, Germany

The first fort in Isein was built by bishop Atto of Freising in 784-811 AD. The current Burgrain castle dates from 1200s, when the lords of Burgrain built a four-winged building with keep and moat. The extensive additions and renovation was made in the 15th century by bishop Nicodemus.

After the secularization in 1804 Burgrain castle has been in possession of several owners. In 1906 it was converted into a home for blinds. Since 1919 it has been a private residence.

The castle church dates from 1719 and is richly decorated with rococo plasterwork.

See Burgrain from the Air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFImys6EGw

Address

Burgstraße 1, Burgrain, Germany

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Details

Founded: c. 1200
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

burgenseite.de

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Isen Abbey Church (2,8 km)

St. Peter's Church (35,5 km)
New Town Hall (35,6 km)
Old Town Hall (35,5 km)
The Church of Our Lady (35,7 km)
Munich Residenz (35,2 km)
Haus der Kunst (34,7 km)
Deutsches Museum (35,1 km)
Propylaea (36,2 km)
Pinakothek der Moderne (35,6 km)

User Reviews

Steffi (6 months ago)
Coming here is pointless, the building is closed and you're not allowed in the garden either!

Krasi Shehova (19 months ago)
We took a bike tour to the castle and only saw it from the outside. Unfortunately a viewing was not possible. However, from the distance it looked very good. The tour was great for us and the view was great too.

Tetiana Hryhorenko (20 months ago)
This is a private historical building with a part of the museum, a Catholic church (opens once a month), very well preserved, tours by appointment. The family that has owned this building for generations lives there.

Rainer Strauß (3 years ago)
Die Kirche war abgesperrt und das Schloss war nur für Privat

Daniel Kundelatsch (3 years ago)
Nice old Castle spooky

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