Burghausen (Burghausen) — a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria at 422 m elevation, served by Berchtesgaden Hbf.
Why Visit Burghausen (Burghausen)
Burghausen is a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria. Renowned for Burghausen Historic Center & Marktplatz, Burghausen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Burghausen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Burghausen, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Burghausen rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Berchtesgaden Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Burghausen
Burghausen Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Burghausen.
Burghausen Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Burghausen.
Burghausen Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Burghausen.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Burghausen
- Burghausen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Burghausen.
- Burghausen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Burghausen.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Burghausen — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Burghausen.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Burghausen
In Burghausen (Bavaria), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Burghausen
Burghausen Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Burghausen serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Burghausen Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Burghausen & Local Transit
By Train: Berchtesgaden Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Burghausen
Combine Burghausen with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Burgkirchen an der Alz (7.3 km away)
- Altötting (13 km away)
- Neuötting (13.2 km away)
- Simbach am Inn (17.8 km away)
- Garching an der Alz (18.9 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Bavaria
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Munich · Nuremberg · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Füssen & Neuschwanstein · Füssen · Dinkelsbühl · Bamberg · Mittenwald · Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Berchtesgaden · Lindau (Bodensee) · Regensburg