Burg Arnshaugk

Burg Arnshaugk is a castle ruin situated on a ridge in the southwest of Neustadt an der Orla with structures dating from the late 11th century. The site contains preserved outbuildings and a chapel whose stonework remains visible in various locations.

The castle was built in the first quarter of the 13th century by the Lords of Lobdeburg and came under the ownership of the Wettin Counts in 1289. Later it passed to other noble families, reflecting its shift from a center of power to a historical remnant.

The chapel on the grounds was donated to an Augustine Hermit Monastery in 1294 and now serves as a venue for concerts and musical performances. It shows how this location took on different religious and cultural roles over the centuries.

The site is accessible to visitors who can explore the ruins and the chapel building. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the ground is uneven and structures are scattered across the hillside.

The main tower collapsed in 1836, and the surrounding moat was subsequently filled, leaving a rubble hill as visible evidence of the former keep. This earthen mound at the edge of the ruins tells of the moment when the castle lost its defining structure.