Fürsteneck Castle, Medieval fortress in Eiterfeld, Germany.
Fürsteneck Castle stands on an elevated plateau at 406 meters above sea level, featuring thick stone walls, battlements, and a central keep that exemplify typical medieval defensive architecture from the 13th century.
First recorded in 1309 but likely constructed one or two centuries earlier, Fürsteneck Castle was originally associated with the monastery of Fulda before transitioning to state ownership following secularization in 1802.
Since 1952, the castle has functioned as an educational academy offering nearly 200 courses annually to approximately 4,000 participants, including workshops in medieval music and traditional instrument studies like the Nyckelharpa.
Located at coordinates 50.7764°N latitude and 9.80806°E longitude between Fulda and Bad Hersfeld, the castle supports around 15,000 overnight stays each year and provides detailed visiting information through its official website.
Architect Otto Bartning reconstructed this medieval fortress into a modern educational institution while preserving its original character, creating a rare example of successful adaptive reuse in German castle preservation.
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