Old Falkenstein Castle, Medieval fortress in Falkenstein/Harz, Germany.
Old Falkenstein Castle rises 320 meters above the Selke valley, featuring seven fortified gates and a 17-meter-high protective shield wall.
Between 1115 and 1120, the Lords of Konradsburg constructed this stronghold, which later became the residence where Eike von Repgow wrote the Sachsenspiegel.
The castle maintains furnished rooms from different periods, including a restored great hall and a Gothic church that display medieval German architecture.
The fortress opens daily from April to October between 10:00 and 18:00, while winter hours run Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 16:30.
The castle complex includes five separate defensive zones called zwingers, making it one of the most complete defensive structures in the Harz region.
Location: Falkenstein/Harz
GPS coordinates: 51.68000,11.23970
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:11
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