Blankenberg Castle, Medieval castle in Hennef, Germany
The castle stands on a limestone hill at 305 meters elevation, featuring thick stone walls and multiple defensive towers overlooking the Sieg River valley.
Construction of Blankenberg Castle began in 1123 under Lothair of Süpplingenburg, who later became Emperor of the German-Roman Empire.
The castle holds regular exhibitions of medieval artifacts and historical documents that demonstrate the development of German fortification architecture through centuries.
Guided tours operate on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with entry fees of 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for children between 6 and 15 years.
The castle walls contain a carved head marking the location of a secret night raid in 1386, when thieves managed to infiltrate the fortress.
Location: Hennef
GPS coordinates: 50.76450,7.35930
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:38
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