Castle Birstein

Castle Birstein stands on a narrow mountain ridge, featuring three consecutive inner courtyards and structures from different architectural periods encompassing medieval and baroque elements.

The castle, documented from 1279, transformed from a fortified hunting lodge to become the residence of the Counts and Princes of Isenburg-Birstein in 1517.

The castle maintains original historical furnishings and decorative elements throughout its rooms, representing the preferences and lifestyle of German nobility across centuries.

Visitors can explore the castle grounds through guided tours, which include the archive building from 1733, the Renaissance structures, and the baroque-style carriage courtyard.

The castle incorporates a medieval tower into the New Palace section, built between 1763 and 1768, creating an architectural fusion of different time periods.

Location: Birstein

GPS coordinates: 50.35060,9.30778

Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:42