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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Burghausen
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Burghausen; most sights are walkable, castle tour about 2 h plus 30 min town stroll.
Burghausen is a small Upper Bavarian town of ~19,000 (2020) famous for the world‑longest castle complex and the chemical firm Wacker. The historic old town, castle and riverside promenade fit comfortably into a day, with optional evening jazz events.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–€65 excl. bed · Mid €65–€100 excl. bed · High €100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112 · Medical out‑of‑hours 116 117
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–€3 |
| Main dish (e.g., schnitzel) | €5–€10 |
| City bus ticket | €2.5 |
| Castle entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MUC · Munich Airport
- Direct regional train to Burghausen about 1 h 15 min
- SZG · Salzburg Airport
- Regional train via Rosenheim, ~1 h 30 min
Typical fares
- Munich → Burghausen train (return)
- about €30
- City bus single ticket
- €2.5
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is compact; most attractions are within walking distance. City bus lines connect the station with the old town; tickets €2.5 (check).
See and do
Known for
- Burghausen Castle (over 1 km long)
- Wacker chemical plant
- Salzach river views
- Burghausen Jazz Festival
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | Regional train from Burghausen station, about 1 h 15 min | ≈2 h round‑trip |
| Salzburg | Regional train via Rosenheim, about 1 h 30 min | ≈3 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- Bayerischer Hof
- Central, breakfast included, good for 1‑night stays
Language
German is the language, with strong regional accents (Bavarian, Swabian, Saxon) that even Germans joke about. English is widely spoken in cities, hotels and by younger people; older people, rural areas and the former East speak less. A few words of German — Hallo, Danke, Bitte, Entschuldigung — make service friendlier.
- Use 'Sie' (formal you) with adults you do not know; 'du' is for friends, children and younger people in casual settings.
- 'Bitte' means please, you're welcome and 'go ahead'; 'Bitte?' also means 'pardon?'.
- Signs you meet on day one: Ausgang (exit), Eingang (entrance), Gleis (platform), Abfahrt (departure), Kasse (till).
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking in the old town is scarce; use free lots on the B20 outskirts.
- Castle grounds are free but close at night except for special events; verify opening times.
- Train schedules vary on weekends; check Deutsche Bahn for exact times.
Burghausen is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and on public transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Burghausen yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Burghausen Castle (over 1 km long)
- Wacker chemical plant
- Salzach river views
- Burghausen Jazz Festival
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Burghausen, revision 5239170 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239170
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/burghausen). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.