Burg Denstedt

Burg Denstedt is a castle near Kromsdorf with a tall round tower topped by a baroque onion dome, rising about 33 feet (10 meters) above the Ilm valley. The building stands among green meadows and fields, with interior rooms that retain their original layouts and wooden ceilings.

The castle began in the 13th century and was later substantially transformed by the von Lincker and Luetzewick families. By 1699 they had converted the original water castle design into a residential residence.

Inside you can see wall paintings from the Renaissance period that decorate the rooms with their original layouts and wooden ceilings, showing how residents once lived here. These details reveal how a noble family arranged and used their living spaces.

The castle is only open on two special dates each year: Pentecost Monday and the second Sunday in September, when it participates in the Day of Open Monuments event. Plan your visit around these dates if you want to see the interior spaces.

The tower contains a substantial wooden staircase built with materials and techniques designed to withstand centuries of heavy use. This craftsmanship reveals the quality and durability standards that builders applied during this period.