Renaissanceschloss Neunkirchen

Renaissanceschloss Neunkirchen was a four-winged structure with a square footprint, rounded corner towers, and a central courtyard. The layout rose prominently between the streets that exist today and shaped the medieval town center.

The castle was begun in 1575 under master builder Christian Stromeyer and served the princes of Nassau-Saarbrücken as their residence. Its completion roughly a decade later marked a peak of castle construction in the region.

The castle followed a French architectural tradition that shaped its overall design and layout. This approach was uncommon for the region at the time and left a lasting mark on how the town developed.

The remains are located at Upper Market between Irrgartenstraße and Rödelsgasse, some portions hidden beneath the present-day pub. Visitors can explore the visible foundations and tower remnants that convey the original size of the complex.

Excavations in 1989 uncovered foundation segments of the southwest corner tower, while a water pipeline discovered in 1995 reveals the technical systems that supported the complex. These finds provide detailed insight into the daily infrastructure of the castle.

Inception: 1585

GPS coordinates: 49.34297,7.18031

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20