Schlossparkhotel Mariakirchen in Arnstorf can host conferences, seminars and weddings for up to 150 guests in a moated castle in Lower Bavaria. The hotel has 54 bedrooms in three buildings, a brewery with a beer garden and its own catering.
Seminars and company events
The hotel presents itself as a conference hotel for meetings, incentives and conventions. Meeting rooms in the castle and in the Hofwirt combine historic surroundings with modern presentation technology and daylight. On the second floor of the castle, restored rooms with wall paintings let organisers choose between historical murals and modern graffiti. The rooms Hofwirt and Renaissance offer the most space for larger groups. Seating can be arranged in several layouts, and a conference configurator on the website helps plan a meeting. For team time, the hotel suggests a Bavarian evening in the Schlossbräu with a traditional roast and house-brewed beer, or outdoor activities in the park such as a paper chase or an archery tournament.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings can run from ceremony to breakfast on site. The baroque parish church of the Assumption, known as the cathedral of the Kollbach valley, stands 150 meters away. A free ceremony is possible in the castle park. The reception takes place in the park, and the celebration in the Festsaal on the first floor of the castle or in the vaulted cellar, which was converted for wedding guests and gives a second setting for the party after dinner. A barn more than 100 years old, with a view of the castle, offers a change of scene, for example for the Bavarian custom of stealing the bride.
Rooms and capacities
The website states that the hotel can accommodate up to 150 people for meetings and events. Rooms named on the site include the Hofwirt, the Renaissance room, the Festsaal, the vaulted cellar and the barn. Individual room capacities are not given on the pages we reviewed, so ask for the plan when you enquire.
Accommodation
The four-star hotel has 54 bedrooms spread over three buildings. Some are restored castle rooms, and others are modern Bavarian-style rooms in the new building. A wellness area with massages, a swimming pond, a sauna and a fitness room is available to guests.
Catering
The hotel has its own catering, with menus chosen by the client. The Schlossbräu brews its own beer and serves Bavarian specialties, and the large beer garden lies in the castle park.
History and setting
The castle is a moated residence in the Rottal region of Lower Bavaria, set in a quiet park of old chestnut trees.
Getting there
From Munich, take the A92 toward Landshut, about one hour from Munich airport, or the A94 toward Altötting, about 1.5 hours from the city center. From the A3, the hotel is 1.25 hours from Regensburg and 45 minutes from Straubing.
