Burg

Burg is a fortified structure in Lauterbach with thick stone walls, Gothic lower levels, and a Renaissance entrance portal. The complex encloses a courtyard containing a fountain and displays elaborately carved coat of arms stones in its masonry.

The structure was first documented in 1266 when Lauterbach was elevated to town status and required fortification. It served across generations as both an administrative headquarters and residence for the ruling family.

The castle has been the center of regional authority for centuries and continues to shape how the town looks and functions today. Visitors can sense in its walls and courtyards the everyday spaces where local affairs were managed.

The location is accessible through the main gate, which displays ornamental stone carvings and coat of arms plaques on the facade. A level approach allows visitors with limited mobility to reach the outer areas easily.

An attached building with a curved gable was originally the first brewery at the fortress and later became the home of the family's forestry advisors. This dual purpose reveals how varied the uses of the complex were.