Vorburg

Vorburg is a medieval castle in Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken featuring defensive walls, fortified gates, and buildings typical of German castles from that period. The structure consists of several connected sections designed to work together for protection while displaying the owner's wealth.

The castle was built in the Middle Ages as a seat of regional power and a control point for trade routes through Oberfranken. It played an important role in the political landscape of the region at that time.

The castle shows how nobility lived here and displayed their power through architecture. The layout reflects the importance that medieval society placed on both protection and social status.

The site is reachable from Heiligenstadt via marked walking trails, with parking available at the base of the hill. Wear sturdy shoes since the paths are sometimes steep and uneven.

The castle preserves its original medieval layout with an outer bailey and inner sections that offer rare insights into how space was organized. This arrangement reveals how fortifications in this border region were actually designed to work.

Location: Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken

Address: Greifenstein 1

Website: http://schloss-greifenstein.de

GPS coordinates: 49.87446,11.17227

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40