Schweinsburg Castle, Medieval castle in Neukirchen, Germany

Schweinsburg Castle is a fortress in Neukirchen featuring stone walls, towers, and architectural elements from different historical periods. The complex has been renovated to house 75 rooms with modern conveniences while preserving its historical structure.

The medieval water castle, called Burg Crimmitschau in the Middle Ages, was built in the 13th century and recorded in 1222 as "vest huz cremascowe". After the Crimmitschau line died out, the Schönburgs held it and a branch took their name from it; in 1486 the name Schweinsburg appears for the first time. In 1743 the ruined castle was rebuilt as a Baroque palace, and in 1908–1911 it was remodelled in Neo-Baroque style for the manufacturer Carl Wolf.

The name Schweinsburg, used in records from 1486, replaced the older name Crimmitschau. The castle chapel was converted into a gymnasium during the KPD/SED party school era (1946–1989), and the historic altar was lost. The bell from the Harthau chapel, kept in the lower castle's bell tower, has been missing since the tower was demolished in 1945.

The location combines historical character with modern facilities and offers overnight accommodation in renovated rooms throughout the property. A restaurant and conference facilities are available on-site to support a full visit.

The location sits approximately 15 kilometers from the Zwickau Volkswagen factory, creating an intriguing connection between medieval history and modern industry. This proximity shows how historical sites exist alongside contemporary enterprise in the same landscape.