Gößweinstein Castle, Medieval hilltop castle in Gößweinstein, Germany.
The stone castle rises above the market town of Gößweinstein and the River Wiesent, featuring defensive towers and residential quarters from different construction periods.
Emperor Henry IV used the castle in 1076 as a prison for Bishop Burchard II of Halberstadt during the Saxon Rebellion, marking its early military importance.
The castle houses a medieval museum that displays artifacts and exhibits about life in Bavaria during the Middle Ages through multiple historical periods.
Visitors can access the castle grounds, museum, beer garden, and terrace offering views of the Wiesent valley throughout the year for an entrance fee.
The structure received a complete transformation in 1890 when Baron Edgar of Sohlern purchased and remodeled it in the Neogothic architectural style.
Location: Gößweinstein
Inception: 1076
Address: Burgstraße 30
GPS coordinates: 49.76849,11.33364
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:09
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