Schloss Westerburg, Medieval castle in Westerburg, Germany
Schloss Westerburg is a castle in the center of Westerburg situated on a plateau that combines architectural elements from different centuries. The complex features a chapel, a great hall, and serves today for celebrations, seminars, and civil wedding ceremonies.
The castle was first mentioned in documents from 1192 and initially belonged to the Counts of Leiningen. In the early 13th century it passed to the Lords of Runkel, tying its story to shifts in regional power.
The castle houses the restaurant Semperfrey in its wine cellar, where visitors can taste regional dishes and local wines. The blend of historic rooms with contemporary use shapes the place's character for both locals and guests.
The renovated halls on the upper floor are available throughout the year for private celebrations, business seminars, and civil wedding ceremonies. Visitors should note that availability varies depending on the event calendar.
The castle today houses a dental medical institute with training center and dental practice, merging historic walls with modern medicine. This arrangement shows how the building has adapted to changing needs over the decades.
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