📜 Neo-Gothic castle in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, built on the ruins of a medieval fortress. It is privately owned.
🔍 Inspired by Wilhelm Hauff's romantic novel 'Lichtenstein', completed in 1842.
🏰 Striking architecture built on a cliff edge
📖 Experience a castle inspired by a romantic novel
🛡️ Explore ruins of the original 12th-century castle
🖼️ Unique pseudo-medieval 19th-century style
⛰️ Stunning views from its dramatic cliffside location
📚 Rich history, including a WWII incident
🪜 Guided tours involve many steep steps (approx. 70+)
🗣️ English guided tours only for groups by appointment
♿ Not barrier-free, difficult for wheelchairs/strollers
🚫 Drones strictly prohibited around the castle
👟 Wear comfortable shoes for tours to protect wooden floors.
🐕 Dogs allowed on leash in courtyard; can join tour if carried.
🅿️ Parking lot is 300m from the castle entrance.
⏱️ Guided tours are mandatory and last about 50 minutes.
🗣️ English handouts are available for German tours.
⏳ Suggested visit duration is 1-2 hours.
💰 Adults 14,- €, reduced 12,- €, children (6-16) 8,- € for interior tour. Courtyard admission 5,- €.
🕒 Daily, 9 am - 6 pm (April-Oct), 10 am - 4 pm (March, Nov-Dec). Closed January, February, and Christmas (Dec 24-26).
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