Tüßling: Castle History, Churches and Forest Trails

Castle History and Town Centre

Tüßling Castle was built in place of an old fortress by Johann Veit von Toerring and completed in 1583. The castle’s history therefore has a clearly identified historical reference point. At the same time, it is important to keep in mind what to expect: tours of the buildings are not possible. If you would especially like to see the interiors or take a castle tour during your stay, bear this in mind when choosing your destination.

Tüßling’s historic market square is considered one of the most charming town centres in the Altötting district, and perhaps in all of Upper Bavaria. St. George’s Market Church stands at Marktplatz 40. It was built in 1725 and 1726 and has Baroque furnishings. The town centre thus brings together a historic square and a church whose construction dates are specifically known—interesting places to visit for guests interested in local history and Baroque churches.

The Tüßling Local History Museum is also housed in a historic building: it is located in the historic railway station building. Alongside the castle and Market Church, it offers another way to explore the town’s history. If you enjoy discovering different historic places, you can consider these three separately without planning a tour of the castle buildings.

Events and Churches in the Municipality

Various events and concerts take place every year in the grounds of Tüßling Castle. This adds a recurring events theme to the castle’s historical significance. If concerts or events are a factor in your trip, you can also consider Tüßling from this perspective. The events take place in the grounds; they are separate from a tour of the castle buildings, which is not possible.

The associated municipality’s district of Heiligenstatt is home to the Heiligenstatt Pilgrimage Church, dedicated to the Holy Innocents. The pilgrimage route from Altötting leads to Heiligenstatt in Tüßling via 14 Stations of the Cross. This gives the route’s religious character a tangible form: the stations are part of its described course, and Heiligenstatt is its destination. This connection may be especially interesting when choosing your trip if you would like to combine your stay with church and pilgrimage history.

Another church is located in Mörmoosen: the parish church of Saints Peter and Paul is the smallest church in the Tüßling market municipality. Together with the Market Church and the pilgrimage church, it shows that the churches are located in different parts of the municipality. If you would like to discover these places, note their respective locations: Mörmoosen and Heiligenstatt are explicitly named districts or parts of the municipality.

Forests and Trails Around Tüßling

Numerous hiking trails through the forests around Tüßling offer relaxation and experiences in nature. Alongside historical and religious themes, enjoying the outdoors is another possible focus for your stay. The trails pass through forests around Tüßling; no details are provided about their length or route. If you would rather fill your days with experiences in nature than with architectural history, this offers a suitable starting point for your plans.

Getting There

There is free parking at both Tüßling railway station and the Heiligenstatt request stop. Covered bicycle stands are also available at some locations. When choosing a holiday apartment, the main question is what draws you to Tüßling: local history, churches and the pilgrimage route, events or experiences in nature.

If you would like to discover other places as separate travel destinations, you can also find Reischach, Emmerting, Burgkirchen An Der Alz, Feichten, Neuötting, Burghausen, Töging Am Inn and Haiming here.

For the overarching travel overview: Altötting.