My England Travel Guide
Dachau Palace

Dachau Palace

The Palace
On the castle hill in the middle of the town of Dachau the dukes of Dachau first built a castle in the Middle Ages. In the 12th century ownership passed to the Wittelsbacher family in Munich. Between 1546 - 1577 Duke Wilhelm IV and Albrecht V rebuilt and extended the castle to a four winged Renaissance palace.

The palace was badly damaged during occupation by napoleons forces. Electoral Prince Max I did not have enough money available to restore them and had three of the four wings pulled down leaving only the west wing containing the picturesque banqueting hall with wooden Renaissance ceiling, considered one of the most impressive in Germany.

The Palace Gardens
The Palace gardens include a baroque lime tree arbour, a small wood and an orchard. Various horticultual eras are tastefully combined here. The breathtaking view over the city of Munich, Starnberger Lake and the Alps combined with the romantic atmosphere are well worth a visit.

Address
Schlossstr. 2
85221 Dachau
Phone 08131- 879 23 (Palace)
Phone 08131- 454 36 60 (Cafe)

How to get there
S1 "Dachau"

Tourism Information on this page is from my Stay in England UK from 2002 till 2008.