Sooneck Castle, Medieval castle in Niederheimbach, Germany
Sooneck Castle stands on a hill above the Rhine River, featuring corner turrets, a keep, and a great hall in its architectural design.
The castle, constructed in the 11th century, was destroyed by King Rudolph I in 1282 and later rebuilt after Emperor Charles IV lifted construction restrictions in 1349.
The interior displays neo-Gothic and Biedermeier furnishings alongside artworks connected to the Hohenzollern dynasty and sketches by Johann-Caspar Schneider.
The castle operates under the Administration of Castles of Rheinland-Palatinate and welcomes visitors through scheduled guided tours throughout the year.
Four residents from Trechtingshausen established vineyards inside and outside the castle grounds in 1774 when the structure lay in ruins.
Location: Niederheimbach
GPS coordinates: 50.01950,7.82493
Latest update: May 18, 2025 22:35
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