Burg Werdenstein

The remains of Burg Werdenstein stand on a sandstone hill at 740 meters elevation, overlooking the Illertal valley in Bavaria's Oberallgäu district.

First documented in 1239, the castle served as the ancestral seat of the Lords of Werdenstein, who held the position of treasurer at Kempten Abbey.

The Werdensteiner Chronicle, written by Baron Georg, documents the castle's plundering during the 1525 Peasants' War, providing insights into medieval social conflicts.

Visitors can access the castle ruins through a walking path and enjoy refreshments at the adjacent Burg-Café while examining the preserved gate structure.

The gatehouse features specialized arrow slits with horizontal external openings and vertical internal slots, a defensive architecture found only between 1460 and 1480.

Location: Immenstadt

Address: Burgweg 9, 87509 Immenstadt im Allgäu

GPS coordinates: 47.60412,10.24498

Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:03