Burg Bommersheim

Burg Bommersheim is a castle ruin featuring the remains of a stone ring wall and foundations uncovered through systematic archaeological work starting in 1988. The site displays the layout of a fortified structure built to control and defend the surrounding landscape.

The castle originated as a wooden residential tower in the 11th century and was rebuilt in stone as a lowland fortress by the 13th century. It was destroyed in 1382 during a dispute with Frankfurt and never rebuilt after that.

The castle served as a seat of local power and shaped the character of the village for generations. The uncovered pottery and tools scattered across the site tell stories of how people lived and worked within these walls.

The ruins are located behind the Church of St. Aureus and Justina on the eastern edge of Bommersheim, within walking distance of the village center. The ground is uneven in places and can become slippery after rain, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

The waterlogged soil in the castle's moat preserved organic materials like bone and wood in unusual detail, giving archaeologists rare insights into daily life that would normally decompose. This natural preservation allowed researchers to recover information about the inhabitants that few other ruins can provide.