Frankenstein Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Frankenstein, Germany
Frankenstein Castle sits on a hilltop at 370 meters elevation, featuring remaining lower walls, remnants of a drawbridge, and 19th-century towers in southern Hesse.
Lord Conrad II Reiz of Breuberg constructed the castle before 1250, establishing the free imperial Barony of Frankenstein with first written records dating from 1252.
The castle hosts a large Halloween festival each October 31st, drawing visitors who appreciate the connection between the location and gothic literature.
Visitors can access the castle grounds throughout the year, with facilities including outdoor dining areas, parking spaces, and walking paths around the structure.
Johann Konrad Dippel, born at the castle in 1673, conducted experiments in alchemy and developed Animal Elixir, a potion claimed to cure illnesses.
Location: Frankenstein
GPS coordinates: 49.43970,7.97583
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:37
Rhineland-Palatinate preserves centuries of European fortification architecture across a region shaped by river valleys and forested highlands. Medieval castles like Eltz Castle rise above the Moselle loop at Bremm, while Pfalzgrafenstein Castle sits on a Rhine island at Kaub, where it once controlled river traffic. Roman foundations lie beneath later structures such as Limburg Monastery near Bad Dürkheim, and Romanesque abbeys like Maria Laach demonstrate monastic design from the 11th century. The landscape ranges from the Teufelsfels rock formation in the Hunsrück to the ruins of Hardenburg, among the largest fortress complexes in the state. From the Rhine Valley with Stolzenfels Castle and the Loreley to the Palatinate fortresses of Hambach and Trifels, these sites document the region's strategic importance. Pyrmont Castle stands beside a waterfall near Roes, while the ruins of Frankenstein Castle near Kaiserslautern show medieval defensive works. Natural formations like the Kaltwasser Geysir at Andernach and the Geierlay Suspension Bridge at Mörsdorf complement the historical structures, providing access to the geological features between the Rhine, Moselle and Nahe rivers.
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