Burg Straußberg, Medieval castle in Sondershausen, Germany.
The castle features a trapezoidal design with a pentagonal layout, surrounded by protective walls and three winged buildings around a narrow courtyard.
Built around 1200 by Thuringian landgraves, the castle changed ownership multiple times until becoming the residence of Count Wilhelm von Schwarzburg in 1552.
The Renaissance chapel, located west of the keep, represented architectural developments until its collapse in 1988, marking a significant loss for regional heritage.
The remaining lookout tower provides views over the Wippertal valley and extends to the Harz mountains, accessible through marked pathways.
The round keep measures 30 meters in height with an 8-meter diameter, standing as the most preserved structure within the castle complex.
Location: Sondershausen
Address: Burgweg 1, 99706 Sondershausen
GPS coordinates: 51.38860,10.74500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:56
Thuringia contains a notable variety of historic sites, from medieval castles on wooded heights to baroque palaces in landscaped parks. The region preserves Romanesque monastic complexes such as Paulinzella, Renaissance residences including Wilhelmsburg in Schmalkalden, and significant collections like the Lindenau Museum in Altenburg. Beyond architectural landmarks, Thuringia offers geological features: the Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes are considered the most colorful show mine in the world, the Barbarossa Cave near Rottleben is one of Europe's largest anhydrite caves, and the Morassina healing caves in Schmiedefeld have served therapeutic purposes since the 19th century. Cultural institutions range from technical museums such as the Ziegenrück hydroelectric power museum to the Apolda bell foundry museum and botanical installations like the Japanese garden in Bad Langensalza. Historic transportation systems including the Oberweissbach mountain railway, which has covered a vertical rise of 1,060 feet (323 meters) since 1923, complement the offerings. Natural monuments such as the Dragon Gorge near Eisenach, a narrow ravine with rock walls reaching 33 feet (10 meters) in height, and viewpoints like Leuchtenburg above the Saale valley combine natural and cultural experiences.
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