Auerbach Castle, Medieval castle in Bensheim, Germany
The castle stands on a hill overlooking the town, featuring two tall stone towers connected by thick defensive walls and fortified gates.
Built in 1222 by Count Diether IV of Katzenelnbogen, the castle served to protect trade routes and collect tolls from travelers passing through.
The castle grounds host medieval tournaments and dinner theater events where guests experience historical German traditions and entertainment.
Visitors can reach the castle through marked hiking trails from Bensheim, with the restaurant operating from April to September, Sundays 11:00 to 22:00.
From the south tower platform, visitors observe three distinct landscapes: the Rhine Valley, the Bergstrasse mountain range, and the Odenwald forest.
Location: Bensheim
Website: http://schloss-auerbach.de
GPS coordinates: 49.70920,8.63194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
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Bergkirche Auerbach
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