Laubach

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Laubach, Historic castle town in Gießen district, Germany.

The municipality of Laubach extends over 97 square kilometers of land, incorporating eight surrounding villages within its administrative boundaries.

The thirteenth-century Laubach Castle stands as the residence of the Solms-Laubach family, featuring stone towers and fortified walls.

The castle library holds a collection of 120,000 books, including rare manuscripts that document centuries of German literary heritage.

Visitors can access the castle grounds and public park with its swan lake throughout the year without prior reservation.

Friedrich Kellner, a local justice inspector, created a detailed ten-volume diary documenting daily events during World War II.

Location: Gießen

Elevation above the sea: 209 m

Website: https://laubach-online.de

GPS coordinates: 50.54262,8.98905

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51

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