Frankenstein Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Frankenstein, Germany
Frankenstein Castle is a hilltop fortress in southern Hesse featuring surviving lower walls, tower remnants, and structures from different periods. The ruins include traces of fortification walls and residential areas that visitors can explore throughout the grounds.
Lord Conrad II Reiz of Breuberg built the castle before 1250, establishing the free imperial Barony of Frankenstein with earliest records from 1252. The site underwent various transformations and changes in use throughout subsequent centuries.
The castle draws people interested in gothic literature and the fictional connection to Frankenstein's story. Today, visitors come to explore this link between a real place and the literary world that inspired many.
The grounds are open year-round with walking paths leading through the ruins and marked routes for visitors. Parking and outdoor seating areas are available for those who want to rest while enjoying the surroundings.
Johann Konrad Dippel, an alchemist born at the castle in 1673, conducted experiments that would later influence both science and literature. His work and reputation connected this place to stories that inspired writers across generations.
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