Burg Hohenstein, Medieval castle in Taunus, Germany
The stone fortress stands on a hill at 917 meters elevation, featuring thick defensive walls and a central tower overlooking the Aartal valley.
The castle construction began in 1190 under the Archbishop of Mainz as an administrative center, later transferred to the Counts of Katzenelnbogen.
The castle grounds transform into an open-air theater stage during summer, hosting performances by the Taunusbühne Bad Schwalbach theatrical company.
From Easter until September 30, 2024, visitors can access the castle daily between 10:00 and 18:00, with guided tours available first Sunday monthly.
The castle survived the Thirty Years' War with minimal damage and underwent conversion into a residential palace between 1600 and 1605.
Location: Burg-Hohenstein
Inception: 1190
Address: Burgstraße
GPS coordinates: 50.19400,8.05710
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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