Burg Hallburg, Medieval castle in Volkach, Germany.

Burg Hallburg is a medieval fortified estate perched above the Volkach valley in Franconia. Its stone buildings form a compact complex with defensive towers and encircling walls that once controlled access to the surrounding landscape.

The castle was held by the Counts of Castell until 1230, when Count Rupert ceded it to the Bishopric of Würzburg as compensation and received it back as a fief. In 1314 it passed to Heinrich von Hohenlohe, under whom the first Main toll was levied. The Zollner family owned it from 1365 into the 17th century; in 1525 Volkach and Fahr peasants plundered the toll castle during the German Peasants' War.

The name Hallburg comes from Old High German: halla, meaning to hide, and Burg, from Berg (mountain), so it means "hiding place on the mountain". The castle chapel, dedicated to Saint Pancras, has ribbed cross vaults and has been documented since around 1400. A local legend tells of two Zollner brothers captured during a crusade.

Access to the castle is available through guided tours, which operate from spring through autumn. The fortress sits on elevated ground with uneven pathways, so comfortable shoes are recommended for exploring the structures and grounds.

The name Hallburg comes from Old High German: halla, meaning to hide, and Burg, from Berg (mountain), so it reads as "hiding place on the mountain". The castle was a toll castle on the Main, and the first Main toll was levied under Heinrich von Hohenlohe after 1314.