Blutenburg Palace
A late Gothic palace surrounded by the Würm lies about 13 km south-west of us as the crow flies.
Book a roomA palace in the water
Blutenburg Palace lies in the west of Munich in the district of Obermenzing, surrounded by the Würm. It goes back to a 13th-century moated castle, first mentioned in writing in 1432. Duke Albrecht III extended it into his country seat and hired the best master builders and painters of his time for it.
His son Sigismund later retired here and had the palace chapel built in 1488, which still contains a Throne of Grace from the workshop of the painter Jan Polack.
How to get there from us
All routes begin at our hotel in Oberschleißheim.
By bicycle
By bike it is best to combine Blutenburg with Nymphenburg Palace, as the two palaces are close together.
1Cycle tour: Palaces and Olympic sitesCycle routes around our hotelBy bus and train
The palace is in Munich-Obermenzing. The MVV timetable shows the connection from Oberschleißheim; allow for several changes.
By car
Parking at our hotel is free. The drive crosses the whole city, so the train is more reliable.
Books for children and young people
The palace houses the International Youth Library, founded by Jella Lepman. There you will find several reading museums: the Michael Ende Museum, the James Krüss Tower, the Erich Kästner Room and the Binette Schroeder Cabinet. A destination for everyone who loves children’s books.
More destinations
These destinations are nearby or easy to combine.
Nymphenburg Palace
approx. 12 km as the crow flies. Baroque summer residence of the Wittelsbachs with park and canals.
Olympic Park Munich
approx. 9.2 km as the crow flies. Park of the 1972 Olympic Games with tent roof, lake, Olympic hill and tower.
Dachau Palace
approx. 11 km as the crow flies. Renaissance palace of the Wittelsbachs on Dachau’s Schlossberg.
Cycle routes from our door
We are a certified Bett+Bike hotel and have put together day cycle tours for you.
You can hire e-bikes and standard bicycles from us: mention it when you book or ask at reception.
See all cycle tours- 1
Palaces and Olympic sites
40.1 km · 3:15 hrs
3Munich Lifestyle
21.7 km · 1:30 hrs
5Allianz Arena
15.1 km · 45 min
Questions about this trip
How did the palace get its name?
The origin of the name is unclear.
Who extended Blutenburg Palace?
Between 1431 and 1440 the later Duke Albrecht III extended the castle into his country seat. His son Sigismund later had the palace chapel built.
What is in the palace today?
The International Youth Library, founded by Jella Lepman, with several reading museums.
Which museums belong to it?
The Michael Ende Museum, the James Krüss Tower, the Erich Kästner Room and the Binette Schroeder Cabinet.
What is the connection to Nymphenburg?
A sight line once linked Blutenburg with Nymphenburg Palace. Today it is hidden by trees.
Image credits:2015 Michael 2015, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Source). All image credits
