Nanstein Castle, Castle ruin in Landstuhl, Germany
The red sandstone fortress rises 80 meters above Landstuhl on a mountain edge, providing views across the North Palatinate Uplands.
Emperor Frederick I of Germany constructed the castle around 1152 as part of the Hohenstaufen defenses to protect imperial territories in the Palatinate region.
The medieval structure now functions as a venue for summer theater performances, music concerts, and regional festivals throughout the warmer months.
The castle opens daily except Mondays from 10:00 AM, with extended hours from April through September and reduced winter schedules.
Franz von Sickingen transformed the castle into an artillery-resistant citadel before meeting his death there during a siege in 1523.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Inception: 1152
Elevation above the sea: 323 m
Length: 100 m
Width: 50 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://www.landstuhl.de/en/tourism/worth-seeing/nanstein-castle/
Made from material: sandstone
Address: Burgweg 1, 66849 Landstuhl 66849 Landstuhl
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49637113460
Website: https://landstuhl.de/en/tourism/worth-seeing/nanstein-castle
GPS coordinates: 49.40983,7.57358
Latest update: September 21, 2025 21:04
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