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Liberation Hall

Tourist attraction Museum Monument Cultural landmark Vista point Attraction

One of the Best Places To Visits in Kelheim


Address

Befreiungshallestraße 3, 93309 Kelheim, Germany

Website

www.schloesser.bayern.de

Contact

+49 9441 682070

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (6.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM

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  • 4/5 Benseer M. 10 months ago on Google • 148 reviews
    Liberation Hall in Kelheim, Bavaria is a stunning architectural gem with panoramic city and river views. The on-site cafeteria/restaurant adds convenience, making it an ideal place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. When traveling by car, it's recommended to use the car parking address as the destination to avoid abruptly ending up on the main road. A must-visit spot in Kelheim for a delightful experience.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Courtney D. 9 months ago on Google • 380 reviews
    This place can be a lot of work to get to if you park at the bottom however it felt great making it all the way to the top! Lucky for me the rain held off and was a good hike. Inside the liberation hall which you have to pay to enter just go to the visitor center. But it has some gorgeous views from the top! Definitely a must! Lots of history marked in here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SACHIT V. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful monument in Kelheim depicting the victory of the Bavarian royalty over Napoleon! Was built in the mid 1800s under the regime of King Ludwig I. The location of this "liberation hall" is also stunning...on the top of one end of Danube gorge. Is simple and minimalistic from the inside and offers great views of the surroundings as well. Is one of the popular touristy spots along the Danube river in and around this region.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bharani S. 8 months ago on Google • 353 reviews
    A very nice historic place to visit. The place is well maintained . It has a very scenic and fabulous view from the top of the Galerie. Kelheim looks wonderful from top. The architecture was excellent, and loved the inner sculpture of the hall. I have taken pictures of almost all the 18 shields inside the building. One can climb to the top of the Galerie inner and also the outer .. it has 165 spiralling stairs to the top.

  • 5/5 Christian H. 3 months ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    This impressive memorial, built by Ludwig I, offers breathtaking views from its gallery. Even if the hall is closed, the hike and surroundings are worth it. Don’t miss this remarkable monument in Kelheim! 🏛️🌟
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 michal k. 1 year ago on Google • 154 reviews
    Wonderful place to visit. It's located ~20 min of walk from the city centre. Inside the hall it's cold, so be prepared and rather have a jacket. You can walk up through another ~200 stairs to get an extra view. You need to get the tickets in the small building which is located another 300m direction west.

  • 5/5 Flynn On T. 2 years ago on Google
    We parked our car, then walked down towards the Hall where we took the first set of stairs up. Right in front of the entrance we had to wait a bit, as only a certain number of people are allowed inside right now. I don’t know if this was different before Corona, but I really have to admit, that it was amazing to not haveto share this Hall with too many people at a time. We could see everything and even were alone inside the main hall for some minutes which enabled me to take some really cool photos. The Hall is round, and on the outside you can see 18 statues representing the German tribes who were a part of the battles against Napoleon during the wars of liberation from 1813 to 1815. The main hall is 45 metres high and has a 29 metres diameter. There are 34 statues, and these victory goddesses have their hands resting on a shield, facing the inside of the hall. After heading up a couple of stairs, visitors can walk right behind these statues; they can also advance even further onto two balconies, both offering fantastic views. Be aware, however, that this is a rather narrow staircase and in hot weather I’d suggest to walk this really slowly, unless you want to pant a lot once you reached the top.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donae W. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome experience! Learning about the liberation of a people and seeing the different locations represented there was very insightful. Also, the views from the top are breathtaking!! The climb was well worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kent W. 11 months ago on Google
    You have to buy your ticket at the visitor's center, not at the Hall itself. The Hall of Liberation a neo-classical monument on the hill above the town of Kelheim. It was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to commemorate the victory over Napoleon, and completed in 1863.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wim De R. 3 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    Fantastic destination. However a bit light on how the Bavarian kings left out the part where they were eager collaborators of Napoleon. Some more didactic elements would have been great. Beautiful though

  • 5/5 Chantel 7 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    History and views in one spot! A great quick (one hour) stop if your in the area. Parking was only a couple euros per car then entrance fee was about 4 euros per person. A small walk from the parking lot to building. You can enjoying the stunning structure of the building from both inside and out, along with a bit of history information as you walk to the building. If you can handle stairs and aren't claustrophobic, I would highly recommended walking the stairs inside the building to the top where you can have an amazing view from above in all directions. Or stay below and enjoy the acoustics and high pillars, surrounded by giant angel sculptures.

  • 5/5 Mina E. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice architectural and symbol of history and beauty. Liberation Hall, also known as Befreiungshalle in German, was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to commemorate the victory against Napoleon's army in the Wars of Liberation during the early 19th century. One of the highlights of my visit was climbing the spiral staircase to the upper gallery, offering panoramic views of the Danube River and the surrounding countryside.

  • 5/5 Aaron E. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting and beautiful! Definitely recommend for a good day trip to visit the Hall then take a boat trip on the Donau!

  • 5/5 Mi l. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautifull place :) I can recommend that you will like it even in winter...

  • 5/5 Nkuraija J. 1 year ago on Google
    A must place to visit if you want an overview of the towns and the river Danube. But be ready to climb 260 steps up and 260 steps down on your way back. Tiring but worth it👌

  • 5/5 Bruno P. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice place, a great monument to see CHILDREN UNDER 18 FREE

  • 2/5 cookbooklook by A. 2 years ago on Google
    As this place Kehlheim is very beautiful, but only around the river... This Hall is also a place to visit there, just meters 3from parking. But what's the use if u have to read the history of it on phone.. Oe can do it from standing at the bank of river.. No no.. If u like to climb 165 steps, not having any vertigo issue, and love marble work, this place is for u... Else.. No

  • 4/5 Jayde M. 3 years ago on Google
    Really cool, beautiful building. We had to pay 2.50€ for parking and when we walked back there was no longer anyone collecting money for parking..? Also I would’ve liked to know beforehand that due to corona were not allowed to climb the stairs of the building so that was disappointing.

  • 4/5 Jacobs 11 months ago on Google
    Great historic place, nice surrounding nature, worth as an on the way visit, plan early to catch also the Ships in Kelheim

  • 5/5 Oleksandra G. 1 year ago on Google
    Big and strange!:)))) But interesting Ticket 4,50€ and you need to go up 300 m to buy a ticket in Info

  • 5/5 Drea A. 11 months ago on Google
    It is stroller and person in wheelchair accessible! Just follow the path around the Liberation Hall building and you'll see the elevator. There's parking also for a fee. Or use the blue tram city train for visitors from the city center. There's visitor center office in downtown Kelheim too for more info.

  • 5/5 Satish S. 2 years ago on Google
    Memory of winners at top of hill surrounding natural beauty of Bavaria .

  • 5/5 Su P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice monument to visit. Easy walk of ~ 20 minutes from the parking lot in the town/next to the river. Tickets (4€) to be purchased further in a building with a restaurant. Then you have to walk a bit back towards the monument itself. Automated scanning of tickets and passing through a turniket. It is very chilly inside, so I recommend wearing a jacket even on a warm day! Possible to climb on two different levels of a monument. Divided stairs for the way up and down, no mess. Toilettes available downstairs at the place of purchasing the tickets.

  • 5/5 Vinod S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice Excursion to do from Munich with in 2-3 hours driving.

  • 4/5 미스터리 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Amazing Rotunda! How Incredible! And also, you can visit the upper floor using the stair. It gives you amazing perspective view. Enjoy! It takes 25min by walk from the bus station. ##Hi guys. I opened an Instagram for architecture. I will upload the architecture that i visited in my life. This project is for the architecture and the photos will be uploaded with only 8 pictures. My intention is people to see my photos and have a great interest in architecture and then make a plan for visiting architecture. LINK is below; Instagram : @germany_219 Follow me and enjoy:)

  • 5/5 M D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful building in the classic Greek style. Amazing views from the top, you can climb all around the top of the interior and the exterior, multiple levels stunning views. Not for vertigo challenged people.

  • 5/5 Roswitha F. 1 year ago on Google
    This cultural landmark is amazing. I don't know why it isn't better known. It's imposing but also elegant. Make the time to take the stairs to the gallery level for a different view of the interior. We couldn't access the exterior walkway, but normally you can. There currently isn't any real information about the hall inside but the gift shop has free brochures and there are a few signs with information in German and English on the path to the monument. Road construction affects access right now (you either walk or, on weekends/holidays you take a shuttle). This is well worth the effort to get there. Impressive inside and out.

  • 5/5 Caroline S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Modelled on the Pantheon in Rome. If you can climb stairs go to the top the views are amazing

  • 5/5 Octavian C. 1 year ago on Google
    It worth a visit in order to understand the torment that Napoleonian wars brought on Europe and how volatile were the political alliances... the monument itself isn't a great achievement, but the panorama you get on the both river and valleys it is. Shopping, parking, entertainment at very high level.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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