Castle Tanstein, Rock castle in Dahn, Germany
Castle Tanstein stands on red sandstone rocks alongside Altdahn and Grafendahn fortifications, forming a 200-meter-long medieval complex in the Palatinate region.
The castle dates back to the early 12th century, with documents from 1127 mentioning Anshelmus de Tannicka as the first recorded owner of the structure.
The castle ruins contain remnants of domestic buildings, a smithy, and a smelting furnace, revealing medieval construction and metalworking techniques of the region.
Visitors can explore the castle complex from April through October between 9 AM and 6 PM, while winter hours run from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The castle features an advanced water collection system with a large cistern that gathered rainwater from the roofs of multiple buildings for storage.
Location: Dahn
Inception: 1100
GPS coordinates: 49.15030,7.80250
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:13
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