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Willibaldsburg

Eichstätt, Germany

History

A hilltop castle of the prince-bishops above Eichstätt, home to the Jura Museum of local fossils and a reconstructed Renaissance garden. Parking at the castle; the walk down to the baroque town takes 20 minutes.

Nearest town
Eichstätt, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.8886, 11.1705

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Danube Gorge and Altmühl Valley: Regensburg to Eichstätt – Regensburg Donau 522© Jacquesverlaeken · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Wohnmobilstellplatz EichstättMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Willibaldsburg
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz DollnsteinCampsite
    7 km from Willibaldsburg
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Freizeitanlage HammermühleCampsite
    10 km from Willibaldsburg
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Naturcamping PappenheimCampsite
    16 km from Willibaldsburg
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  • Campingplatz Donau-Ruderclub NeuburgCampsite
    17 km from Willibaldsburg
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  • Azur Camping AltmühltalCampsite
    17 km from Willibaldsburg
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Willibaldsburg?

Willibaldsburg is in Eichstätt, Germany, at GPS 48.8886, 11.1705. It is about 13 km from Solnhofen.

Can you camp near Willibaldsburg?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Eichstätt, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Willibaldsburg?

Willibaldsburg is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Danube Gorge and Altmühl Valley: Regensburg to Eichstätt.

What is there to see near Willibaldsburg?

Places worth a stop nearby: Weltenburg Abbey (47 km), Befreiungshalle (51 km), Dinkelsbühl (65 km) and Stone Bridge, Regensburg (69 km).

When is the best time to visit Willibaldsburg?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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