Vilbel Castle, Medieval castle in Bad Vilbel, Germany.
Located in the Wetteraukreis region of Hesse, Vilbel Castle features thick defensive walls surrounded by a water-filled moat along the Nidda River.
The original structure from the 12th century was destroyed in 1399, rebuilt larger, then faced destruction again in 1796 by French revolutionary forces under General Kleber.
The castle grounds transform into an outdoor performance venue each summer since 1987, hosting the annual Castle Festival with theatrical productions.
The castle structure underwent restoration work due to water damage from the moat, which had saturated the ancient sandstone walls since the 1950s.
A covered bridge constructed in the 1990s connects the castle to the Old Mill, which now functions as a cultural center with a theater and restaurant.
Location: Bad Vilbel
Address: Bad Vilbel, Burgweg 2
GPS coordinates: 50.18500,8.74480
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:46
Bad Vilbel station
502 m
Burgfestspiele Bad Vilbel
14 m
Verklärung Christi (Bad Vilbel)
1.8 km
Auferstehungskirche Bad Vilbel
422 m
Jewish cemetery in Bad Vilbel
426 m
Evangelische Kirche Dortelweil
2.4 km
Friedberger Straße
244 m
Protestant Church Massenheim
1.7 km
Hassia-Quelle
224 m
Eisenbahnviadukt
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Haus Lohstraße 46
211 m
Haus Friedberger Straße 3
136 m
Haus Marktplatz 11
214 m
Bergstraße 35
781 m
Haus An der Kirche 1
1.7 km
Altes Rathaus Bad Vilbel
177 m
Haus Friedberger Straße 15
224 m
Haus Friedberger Straße 20
186 m
Haus Friedberger Straße 23Friedberger Straße 23bFriedberger Straße 23a
258 m
Haus Gronauer Weg 4
324 m
Haus Lohstraße 16
129 m
Haus Lohstraße 8
149 m
Haus Friedberger Straße 10
131 m
Hirtenhaus
1.7 km
Haus Breite Straße 7Breite Straße 9
1.8 km
Haus Lohstraße 22
121 m
Pfarrhaus
2.4 km
Ehem. Rathaus
1.7 kmReviews
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