Osterburg, Medieval castle in Weida, Germany
The Osterburg stands on a hill in the center of Weida, featuring defensive walls and a 54-meter-high tower that dominates the landscape.
Construction of the Osterburg began between 1163 and 1193, establishing it as one of the primary fortifications in medieval Thuringia.
The castle's tower maintained a resident watchman until 1917, continuing a centuries-old tradition of monitoring the surrounding territory.
The castle opens Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with entry fees of 9 euros for adults and 3 euros for children.
A monument on the castle terrace marks the southernmost point reached by the ice sheet during the Elster glaciation period in Germany.
Location: Weida
Accessibility: Non accessibile in sedia a rotelle
GPS coordinates: 50.77276,12.05687
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:23
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