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(1,150 yds). Work on the castle x Bayerischer Wald
started in 1253, but most of
the buildings were erected
during the reign of King George The Bavarian forest stretches north to the Danube, between
the Rich and therefore have Regensburg and Passau. It is part of Central Europe’s largest
magnificent, late-Gothic woodland and provides idyllic grounds for a variety of
forms. The king’s wife, Jadwiga
Jagiellon, whom he married in outdoor pursuits. The local rocks contain large quantities of
grand style in Landshut (see quartz, which contributed to the early development of the
p270), was later rejected by him glass industry here. To this day, the region produces some
and she spent her final days in fine, blown-glass artifacts. The region also hosts a number
the fortress of Burghausen. of popular festivals throughout the year.
The castle consists of two
main parts: the main castle,
Winter view of Gnadenkapelle complex, from Altötting with tower, the residential 1 Zwiesel
quarters, the courtyard and In the old glassworks, which 2 Frauenau
l Altötting husband, Charles VI of France. domestic buildings; and the survive to this day, you can watch Along with Zwiesel, this is the
castle approach (Vorburg). workers using blow irons to oldest centre of glass production
Road map E7. * 11,000. E Neue Schatzkammer The residential building has some produce vases, jugs and other in the area. The local museum
n Kapellplatz 2a (08671-50 62 19). and Wallfahrtsmuseum objects made of glass. illustrates the town’s history.
£ _ pilgrimages to Altötting Kapellplatz 4. Tel (08671) 924 2015. fine 15th- and 16th-century
(Whitsun). ∑ altoetting.de paintings. A special door links
Open Feb–Mar: Mon–Sat; Apr–Oct: the Prince’s quarters with the 3 Spiegelau
Altötting is renowned as the daily. Closed Nov–mid-Mar. “internal” Chapel of St Elizabeth. Spiegelau is one
earliest destination of pilgrim- ∑ neueschatzkammer.de Next to the chapel is the mid- of the most
ages to the “Miraculous Statue” 13th-century Dürnitz, which popular starting
of the Virgin Mary (1330). The served originally served as a points for tourists
statue stands in the Wallfahrts- ballroom and banqueting hall. planning hiking
kapelle St Maria, which consists The castle approach consists trips into
of two parts. The central, octag- of five courtyards (Vorhof). In the the mountains.
onal chapel, Gnaden kapelle fourth courtyard is the “external”
(around AD 750) was once the Chapel of St Jadwiga (Aussere
baptist ery. The external chapel Burgkapelle St Hedwig) – the 4 Grafenau
was built in 1494 and the ambu- work of Wolfgang Wiesinger, a The main attractions of this small
latory in 1517. It also houses the Walkway around Gnadenkapelle, in native of Salzburg (1489). This town are its snuff and furniture
so-called “Silver Prince”, repre- Altötting, filled with offerings has numerous original buildings, museums and the old town hall.
sent ing the miracu lously cured including the town hall, which NATIONALPARK
son of the Prince-Elector, Karl was created by combining Cham BAYERISCHER
Albrecht. Many Bavarian royals z Burghausen three burgher houses dating Regen WALD
wished to be buried here. Road map E6. * 19,500. n from the 14th–15th centuries
Nearby is the interesting Stadtplatz 99 (08677-887 140). £ The parish church of St Jakob.
Romanesque-Gothic church of (1353–1513) in Burghausen is
St Philip and St Jacob (1228–30 The very picturesque town of a three-nave basilica.
and 1499–1520). Its Neo-Classical Burghausen is situated on the Deggendorf
interior contains many tomb- river Salzach. Towering over the + Burghausen Castle
stones, while a separate chapel, town, the river and the lake is Tel (08677) 887 140.
Tillykapelle, is the burial place Burghausen Castle, the world’s E Museum
of Johann Tserclaes von Tilly, a longest castle, built on a high Open Apr–Sep: 9am–6pm daily; 0 km Strakonitz
hero of the Thirty Years’ War and ridge stretching for 1,050 m Oct–Mar: 10am–4pm daily. & 8
the Emperor’s general. 0 miles 8
The Schatzkammer (Treasury)
was housed in the former
sacristy, but after Pope Benedict 5 Freyung Passau
XVI turned it into a chapel in The main attraction of
2006 a new Schatzkammer and the town is the Schloß
Wallfahrtsmuseum (Pilgrimage (Castle) Wolfstein, which
Museum) were built. Exhibits now houses a museum Tips For Walkers
include an exquisite example of hunting and fishing. Starting point: Zwiesel.
of French enamel and gold art, 6 Finsterau Key Distance: 82 km (51 miles).
the Goldenes Rössl (Golden Situated close to a vast Suggested route Getting there: train to Frauenau,
Steed; around 1400). Despite artificial lake, Finsterau has an on the Zwiesel-Granau line; or
its name, its theme is the interesting open-air museum Other road Bodenmais, terminus of another
Adoration of the Magi, com- that displays examples of the Scenic route branch line from Zwiesel.
mission ed by Isobel of Bavaria local building trade. Viewpoint
as a New Year gift for her Panoramic view of Burghausen, with its vast castle complex on the hill
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp496–7 and pp519–22

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