Plättenfahrt in Burghausen - Group trips

Glide down the Salzach at a slower pace, surrounded by the wild and romantic river landscape in a cross-border natural paradise: Plätten cruises offer an extra-long Burghausen experience and one of the most impressive perspectives of the world's longest castle.

On replicas of the historic salt barges, the so-called Plätten, a traditional journey begins that is reminiscent of the salt trade of the past: In the Middle Ages, these wooden boats with a shallow keel transported the "white gold" from the Hallein salt works to Burghausen.

You start in Tittmoning or Raitenhaslach, from where you head downstream towards Burghausen - until you reach the highlight of the trip: as you enter Burghausen, a picture-book panorama opens up as the world's longest castle rises high above the Salzach, with the colorful houses of the listed old town in the foreground.

On the special cruises with Plätten-G'schichten, you can find out whether the salt boatmen used to enjoy this spectacular view when transporting the white gold and how life on the Salzach shaped them. If you prefer quiet sounds and pure relaxation, book a music boat with harp music. The musical theme cruises with jazz or Bavarian dance music are a little livelier.