Hirschberg Castle

Hirschberg Castle is a fortified complex in Beilngries featuring thick defensive towers, residential buildings, and chapel structures built over several centuries. The core of the ensemble developed around two Romanesque towers that now form the main gatehouse entry point.

Prince-bishops of Eichstätt acquired this fortress in the early 1300s and gradually expanded it over time. During the 1700s the structure underwent significant interior renovation, gaining ornate rooms in Baroque and Rococo styles.

The castle served as a residence for prince-bishops and later became a hunting lodge with refined interiors that reflect these different periods. Visitors can observe how the spaces were adapted and decorated for each use over the centuries.

The castle sits on Hirschberger Street and visitors can walk around the exterior walls and courtyards at any time to view the fortifications and buildings. Interior access occurs only during special events and occasional guided tours.

The defensive wall-walk on top of the fortifications allowed defenders to watch the surrounding land and repel attackers from above. This medieval defense feature remains visible on the structure today and reveals how carefully the site was designed for protection.

Location: Beilngries

Architects: Maurizio Pedetti

Address: Hirschberg 70

GPS coordinates: 49.03697,11.45774

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46