Castle · Munich · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Schloss Blutenburg in Munich

Schloss Blutenburg is a castle in Munich, Bavaria. This place has a story in the app. 2 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 30 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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Story · Schloss Blutenburg

You're standing at Blutenburg Castle, in the district of Obermenzing on the western edge of Munich. Have a look around. On the west side the River Würm flows past the walls, and on the east side there are ponds, old arms of the same river. That gives the whole place the feel of a little island. Four towers with pointed roofs guard the corners of the main castle. You get in on the north side, through the gate tower from 1430.

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Wheelchair: Partly accessible

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Schloss Blutenburg in Munich: a castle by the Würm

Schloss Blutenburg is a castle by the water, with a palace chapel and an international youth library. The chapel holds the Blutenburger Madonna, a famous statue. Inside the castle is the Internationale Jugendbibliothek, with small reading museums devoted to writers such as Michael Ende and Erich Kästner. You will find the castle in the Obermenzing district, on the west side of Munich, beside the Würm. The address is Seldweg 15.

A history of Schloss Blutenburg in Munich

The site began as a moated castle with a residential tower. Later, the castle was expanded into a country residence by Albrecht III, and it was built in 1431. Perhaps this was linked to his love for Agnes Bernauer, the daughter of a bathhouse keeper. It ended badly, because Agnes was executed in 1435. Albrecht's son Sigismund stopped ruling in 1467 and withdrew to Blutenburg. In 1488 he had the castle chapel built. Afterwards the castle served in turn as a hunting lodge, an inn, a monastery and a rest home for nuns. In 1971 a statue was stolen from the chapel, which caused a great stir in the press. By the late twentieth century the castle had fallen into serious disrepair. Local residents then set up an association to save the building. Between 1980 and 1983 everything was restored.

Opening hours, tickets and accessibility at Schloss Blutenburg

Before you visit Schloss Blutenburg in Munich, check the official website at blutenburg.de. That is where you will find the current opening hours. Information about tickets is also on that website, as opening hours can change. The castle is partly accessible by wheelchair, which means you cannot reach every part of it in a wheelchair. If you use a wheelchair yourself, or are going with someone who does, check the website in advance to see whether the places you want to see are easy to reach. That way you know what to expect beforehand and can plan your visit at a relaxed pace.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Benches near Schloss Blutenburg are easy to find. The nearest one is 6 metres away, by Am Durchblick, and there are 63 benches within 500 metres, so you can easily sit down for a while. A toilet is also close by at Schloss Blutenburg. The public toilet at Am Durchblick is 28 metres away and is free to use. It is the only public toilet within 500 metres. Drinking water is harder to find near Schloss Blutenburg. According to our map, there is no water tap within 1 km, so you will need to bring your own water.

Facilities near Schloss Blutenburg

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or honesty box within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 2 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Nymphenburg Palace · 3.5 km

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BMW Welt · 7.6 km

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BMW Museum · 7.8 km

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German Museum · 10.1 km

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Alte Pinakothek · 8.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Schloss Blutenburg in Munich?

Schloss Blutenburg is at Seldweg 15, 81247 in the district of Obermenzing, on the western side of Munich. The castle lies between the Würm to the west and ponds to the east.

Are there benches at Schloss Blutenburg?

Yes, the nearest bench is 6 metres away, at Am Durchblick. Within 500 metres there are 63 benches in total.

Is there a toilet at Schloss Blutenburg?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 28 metres away, at Am Durchblick, and it is free. Within 500 metres there is no other public toilet.

Is there drinking water at Schloss Blutenburg?

No, according to our map there is no water tap within 1 km of Schloss Blutenburg. So bring your own water.

Is Schloss Blutenburg wheelchair accessible?

Schloss Blutenburg is partially wheelchair accessible. More information can be found on the official website, blutenburg.de.

What is there to see at Schloss Blutenburg?

At Schloss Blutenburg you can see the palace chapel with the Blutenburger Madonna and the high altar from 1491 by Jan Polack. The castle also houses the Internationale Jugendbibliothek, with small reading museums dedicated to, among others, Michael Ende and Erich Kästner.