Haag Castle
Description
Burg Haag is a castle ruin with a preserved tower in Haag in Oberbayern, Bavaria. Listed as a historical monument, it also holds archaeological significance due to its medieval and early modern remains.
History
Built in the 12th century, likely by the noble de Haga family, the castle later passed to the Gurren von Haag and then to the Fraunberger family, who ruled until 1566. It became an imperial county in 1509 but was given to the Dukes of Bavaria by Emperor Maximilian II. The castle was gradually dismantled starting in 1804.
Current Use
From 1981 to 2005, the castle tower housed a local history museum. After closing due to structural issues, it reopened in 2016 without the museum. Today, guided tours are available, weddings are held from May to October, and cultural events take place in summer.
Description
The remains include the core castle, a round curtain wall, gate tower, and the striking 42-meter-high residential tower (Schlossturm). Built around 1200, it was later extended, featuring a 7-meter-high entrance, thick walls, fireplaces, and turrets from the 15th century. The baroque-era moat once served as a zoo.
Address
Maria-Ward-Straße 12, Haag in Oberbayern, Germany
Established
12th century
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