Burg Honberg, Medieval castle ruins in Tuttlingen, Germany
Burg Honberg is a castle in Tuttlingen, with stone remains standing on a hilltop at 739 meters (2,425 feet) elevation. The ruins overlook the Danube Valley and offer views toward the Black Forest.
Count Eberhard built this fortress between 1460 and 1470, creating one of Württemberg's most important defensive structures. The fortification played a central role in the region's security arrangements during the late Middle Ages.
The castle grounds serve as a cultural venue during the Honberg Summer festival, when musicians perform in a large round tent. The event shapes local cultural life and draws visitors from the surrounding region.
The castle site is reachable from Tuttlingen via marked pathways leading uphill to the ruins. Visitors should prepare for climbing and note that wheelchair access is limited in places.
After the city fire of 1803, residents used many stones from the castle ruins to rebuild Tuttlingen. This direct connection between the damaged fortress and the city's reconstruction remains remarkable in local history.
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