Rudelsburg, Medieval castle ruins and restaurant near Naumburg, Germany
Rudelsburg is a castle situated on a limestone ridge overlooking the Saale River near Naumburg with stone walls, a central keep, and outer defensive structures. The site includes a restaurant that operates within the castle buildings.
The fortress was built around 1050 as a border stronghold and was long disputed between the Bishop of Naumburg and the Margraves of Meissen. By around 1485 control became more stable and the castle retained its role as a defensive structure.
The site became a meeting place for German student fraternities in 1855 and continues to shape how these groups understand their identity today. The yearly gatherings connect students to a tradition that has its roots in this location.
The site offers good views over the Saale valley and surrounding countryside with paths to explore the castle ruins. The restaurant is accessible, though the historic walls and narrow passages require some care when moving around.
Archaeological excavations at the site have uncovered evidence of an early Bronze Age settlement. These findings reveal that the area was inhabited long before the medieval castle was built.
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