Burg Neidenstein

Burg Neidenstein stands on a hill spur of Galgenberg with defensive walls, towers, and a central building housing rooms from different periods. The site includes living quarters in the upper section and a museum in the lower courtyard that explores its historical context.

The site was first documented in 1319 and belonged to the Von Venningen family through the generations. During the 16th century it underwent significant changes with new outer fortifications that reflected its growing importance in the region.

The Von Venningen family shaped this place for centuries, leaving their mark on how the rooms and grounds are arranged. Visitors can today explore living spaces that tell of this long connection to the site's past.

The Jägerhaus in the lower courtyard houses a local history museum that visitors can enter, while the upper living areas remain private. Access to the grounds and museum is generally available, though views of the entire complex are limited.

Wall paintings from 1516 and a staircase tower from 1538 show the artistic innovations of the Renaissance in this region. These elements reveal how the family expressed its power through modern architecture and decoration of their time.

Location: Neidenstein

Website: http://burgenreich.de/burg%20neidenstein%20info.htm

GPS coordinates: 49.31477,8.88562

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07