Tüßling: Castle History, Churches and Forest Trails

Tüßling combines a historic market square and the history of the castle with churches, a local history museum in the historic railway station building, and hiking trails through the forests around the town. When planning a stay, it is helpful to distinguish between the attractions: the castle buildings themselves cannot be visited, while various events and concerts take place in the castle park every year. In Tüßling, history, church architecture and time in nature sit side by side.

Castle History and Market Square

Tüßling Castle was built in place of an old fortress by Johann Veit von Toerring and completed in 1583. The transition from the former fortress to the castle is a notable part of the town’s history. The buildings cannot be visited, and guided tours are not available. Various events and concerts take place in the park every year; the specific dates vary. If you would like to plan your trip around a particular concert or event, please check the dates for your intended travel period.

The historic market square is part of the townscape. It is considered one of the most enchanting town centres in the Altötting district, and perhaps in all of Upper Bavaria. The market church of St. George is located at Marktplatz 40. It was built in 1725 and 1726 and features Baroque furnishings. The square places the church within the historic centre; its construction dates add a distinct historical note alongside the castle, completed in 1583.

Churches and Local History Museum

The pilgrimage church of Heiligenstatt, dedicated to the Holy Innocents, stands in Tüßling’s district of Heiligenstatt. The pilgrimage route from Altötting leads to Heiligenstatt in Tüßling via 14 Stations of the Cross. The church and pilgrimage route each give Heiligenstatt a religious connection: the church through its dedication, and the route as its destination. The parish church of Saints Peter and Paul is in Mörmoosen; it is the smallest church in the Tüßling market municipality. Together with the market church of St. George, these churches add to the picture of the sacred buildings within the municipality.

The Tüßling Local History Museum is housed in the historic railway station building. The town’s historical themes are therefore reflected in different types of buildings: the castle, the Baroque market church and the railway station with its local history museum.

Hiking Trails and Practical Information

Numerous hiking trails through the forests around Tüßling offer relaxation and experiences in nature. They provide a distinct focus alongside the historic buildings and churches. If you would like to include both culture and nature in your travel plans, you can make the forest trails a separate part of your stay.

There is free parking at both Tüßling railway station and the Heiligenstatt request stop; covered bicycle racks are also available at some locations. Check the current situation at both locations before travelling.

The Wider Region

In the wider destination of Altötting, the Altötting district lies along the Inn and Salzach rivers. Its landscape is shaped by a plain about 10 kilometres wide, through which the Inn flows and which is bordered to the north and south by green, rolling countryside. Together with the Mühldorf district, the Altötting district is part of the Inn-Salzach tourism region. Regional visitor information includes cycling and pilgrimage routes, museums and bathing lakes, among other things. This offers a broader context for travel planning alongside Tüßling’s specific churches, castle history and forest trails.

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