Dachau Palace
The former summer residence of the Wittelsbachs lies about 11 km west of us as the crow flies and is easy to reach by ExpressBus X201.
Book a roomA castle becomes a residence
Around 1100 Arnold I of Scheyern had a castle built on the Schlossberg next to the village of Dachau and called himself Count of Dachau after it. In 1182 the castle passed to Otto of Wittelsbach, the first Wittelsbach duke of Bavaria. From 1398 the original complex was demolished, and the first stone four-wing complex was built in its place.
In the 16th century it became a Renaissance palace and was later partly remodelled in the Baroque style. Of the four wings only one stands today.
How to get there from us
All routes begin at our hotel in Oberschleißheim.
By bicycle
You can also reach Dachau by bike. The straight-line distance is about 11 km. We hire out bicycles, including e-bikes.
2Cycle tour: Unterschleißheim, Dachau, OberschleißheimCycle routes around our hotelBy bus and train
The ExpressBus X201 connects Dachau, Oberschleißheim and Garching Hochbrück. The Lustheim stop is about 150 m from us.
By car
Park with us for free. Parking in Dachau’s old town is limited.
The Schlossberg
Dachau Palace is one of Dachau’s landmarks and stands above the old town. Allow time for the lanes and the court garden.
More destinations
These destinations are nearby or easy to combine.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
approx. 8.4 km as the crow flies. Memorial and place of remembrance on the site of the former concentration camp.
Lustheim Palace
3 min on foot. Hunting and garden palace of 1684 to 1689, today with a collection of Meissen porcelain.
Nymphenburg Palace
approx. 12 km as the crow flies. Baroque summer residence of the Wittelsbachs with park and canals.
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
1Palaces and Olympic sites
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3Munich Lifestyle
21.7 km · 1:30 hrs
5Allianz Arena
15.1 km · 45 min
Questions about this trip
How do I get from us to Dachau?
The ExpressBus X201 connects Oberschleißheim with Dachau, and the Lustheim stop is about 150 m from us.
What survives of Dachau Palace?
Of the original four wings only one survives.
Who owned the palace?
For a long time it was a favourite summer residence of the Wittelsbachs.
How old is the castle?
Around 1100 Arnold I of Scheyern had a castle built on the Schlossberg. In the 16th century it became a Renaissance palace.
Can I combine Dachau with a visit to the memorial?
Both are in the same town. The concentration camp memorial has its own page; allow enough time for it.
Image credits:Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Source). All image credits
