Schloss Egg
Medieval castle complex near Bernried in Lower Bavaria: guided tours through the festive halls, chapel, keep and dungeon, plus an archive.
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About the museum
Schloss Egg stands in the valley of the Mettenbach in the district of Deggendorf and was originally a water castle. Wood samples from the keep suggest an age of around 850 to 900 years; in 1103, a Thiemo de Ekke is first mentioned as lord of Egg.
In 1403 the estate passed to the Fraunberg family, who sold it in 1427 for 8,000 Hungarian gold ducats to Duke Heinrich the Rich. Around 1840, Count Joseph Ludwig von Armansperg had the medieval castle remodeled in the Romantic style.
Today the listed complex is run by a palace administration. The palace museum traces the history from the knights' castle to the present: through the castle forecourt with the Marienbrunnen, the festive halls, the Gothic palace chapel from the 14th century, up the 45-meter keep, and down into the dungeon and torture chamber. Since early 2024, an archive with historical relics is also open, where a video wall shows a tour of the earth cave (Erdstall) “Schrazlgang”. The castle also serves as a hotel, wedding venue and film set.
Highlights
- Guided tour through 900 years of castle history
- 45-meter keep
- Dungeon and torture chamber
- Gothic palace chapel from the 14th century
- Archive with a video tour of the earth cave “Schrazlgang”
Permanent exhibitions
- Schlossführung durch 900 Jahre Geschichte – Route from the castle forecourt through the festive halls and chapel to the keep, dungeon and torture chamber.
- Archiv und Erdstall „Schrazlgang“ – Archive with relics from the castle's history; a video wall virtually guides visitors through the earth cave.
- Operated by
- Schlossverwaltung Egg
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €5Child price for ages 6 and up |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Reduced admission for groups and school classes; registration required from 10 people. |
Tickets are sold at the day ticket desk.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
As a historic castle complex, the site is not fully accessible everywhere; please contact the castle in advance to discuss individual arrangements. Assistance dogs are allowed.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 75 min |
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
By train to Plattling or Deggendorf, then continue by bus or taxi.
By car
Parking available
Plenty of parking near the castle; follow the signs on site.
The castle is best reached by car.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
No permanent restaurant; for events the castle works with catering partners. Overnight stays at the castle hotel “Burgstall”.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Civil weddings in the Spiegelsaal (approx. 25 guests), church weddings in the castle chapel (approx. 50), non-denominational weddings in the castle garden (up to 100). Further rooms: Balkensaal, inner courtyard, pavilion and the old stables. The festive halls can be rented by the hour for photo shoots; the castle is also used as a film set.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Photography | Drone flights and private or commercial photo shoots only with written permission from the castle administration. |
| Good to know | The interior is visited on a one-hour guided tour, usually offered every hour; times are posted on site. Visitors explore the outdoor area on their own. Plan about 75 minutes for the entire site. Dogs are allowed only in the outdoor area, on a leash. |
