Auer Wasserburg, Medieval castle ruin in Wanfried, Germany
Auer Wasserburg is a castle ruin in Wanfried that preserves the stone foundation with remnants of vaulted chambers and thick walls. The excavated materials and structural remains reveal details about the medieval building methods used here.
First mentioned in 1272, the castle served as a fortified stronghold for centuries in the region. During the Thirty Years' War in 1637, Croatian forces captured and destroyed it completely.
The castle museum displays medieval artifacts including green and black glazed tiles featuring biblical motifs from the Reformation period found during archaeological excavations.
The site is best reached on foot and offers direct access to the wall remains for inspection. Its location near the town center makes it easy to include in a walking tour of the area.
Inside a decorative tower built in 1920, a tiny museum operates as one of Hesse's smallest accessible museums. This unusual concept merges the ruin with modern display in a space that fits just a few visitors at once.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
