Burg Traunstein, Medieval castle ruins in Traunstein, Germany
The archaeological remains of Burg Traunstein sit at 590 meters elevation, featuring foundation walls of an 11-by-11-meter defensive tower from medieval times.
First documented in 1245 as a court of Baumburg Monastery, the castle changed ownership between Salzburg Archbishopric and Bavaria before its destruction in 1704.
The castle foundations demonstrate medieval military architecture techniques and reflect the power dynamics between noble families in Upper Bavaria during the Middle Ages.
Current excavation studies of the castle site provide researchers with information about construction methods and daily life in medieval Southern Germany.
The castle's strategic position controlled a bridge over the Traun River, making it essential for managing salt trade routes between Bad Reichenhall and Munich.
Location: Traunstein
GPS coordinates: 47.86830,12.65048
Latest update: April 7, 2025 09:15
St. Oswald
245 m
Salinenkapelle
182 m
Lindlbrunnen
205 m
Ensemble Stadtplatz
205 m
Schaumburgerstraße 1 Traunstein
293 m
Schaumburgerstraße 7 Traunstein
300 m
Stadtplatz 38
203 m
Ehemalige Höllbrauerei
178 m
Aubergtor
72 m
Alberti-Ferdinandi-Stock
270 m
Maximiliani-Wilhelmi-Stock
218 m
Stadtplatz 8 Traunstein
279 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
183 m
Stadtplatz 12
253 m
Stadtplatz 20
204 m
Stadtplatz 7
296 m
Brothausturm
296 m
Marienstock
157 m
Stadtplatz 6
290 m
Stadtplatz 5
282 m
Rückgebäude der ehemaligen Brauerei
233 m
Hinter der Veste 4
58 m
Gasthaus Höllbräu
191 m
Rathaus
244 m
Taubenmarkt 5 Traunstein
299 m
Taubenmarkt 7 Traunstein
286 m
Ensemble Karl-Theodor-Platz
238 mReviews
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