Schloss Lichtenberg, Renaissance castle in Fischbachtal, Germany
Lichtenberg Castle stands atop the Odenwald region with distinctive Renaissance architecture featuring stepped gables and symmetrical window arrangements throughout the structure.
The Counts of Katzenelnbogen constructed the original fortress in the early 13th century, which later became the summer residence for the Landgraves of Darmstadt.
Court architect Jakob Kesselhut transformed the medieval structure into a Renaissance castle in 1570 under the direction of Landgrave George I of Hesse-Darmstadt.
The castle grounds include dedicated spaces for civil ceremonies and a restored chapel that accommodates religious wedding services throughout the year.
Local inhabitants funded the castle's expansion through mandatory dues, which generated significant tension in the surrounding community during construction.
Location: Fischbachtal
GPS coordinates: 49.77250,8.80972
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
Alsace has preserved its historical structures through the centuries. The region extends from Rhine valley vineyards to forested Vosges heights and displays its past through castles, abbeys and museums. Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg stands above the Rhine plain, while Fort de Mutzig demonstrates early 20th-century German military architecture. Abbaye de Murbach ranks among the region's significant Romanesque buildings. Alsatian gardens combine botanical collections with historical grounds. Jardin Botanique Universitaire de Strasbourg presents over 6,000 plant species, Parc de Wesserling documents textile history through its grounds. Roseraie de Saverne displays more than 500 rose varieties. In the Vosges, Sentier des Roches crosses rock formations and mountain ridges, while Route des Crêtes connects summits over 50 miles (80 kilometers). Cultural heritage appears in village squares like Place de la Dîme in Eguisheim and in specialized collections. Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder exhibits glass art, Cave Historique des Hospices de Strasbourg has stored wines since the 16th century. Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt documents rural life, while Observatoire Astronomique de Strasbourg counts among France's oldest university observatories.
Naturbadesee Lichtenberg
456 m
Eiskeller (Groß-Bieberau)
3 km
Bollwerk Lichtenberg
213 m
Granitfelsen-Felsenmeer Steingeröll
1.5 km
Schneckenkapelle
2.3 km
Kriegerdenkmal
3 km
Herrensee von Niedernhausen
1.3 km
Protestant church Niedernhausen
290 m
Ehemaliger Schrautenbach’scher Hof
1.3 km
Ruthsenmühle
3 km
Former School
276 m
Friedhof
2.5 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 4
3 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 11
2.9 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 19
2.9 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 7
3 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 9
2.9 km
Haus Hauptstraße 11
1.5 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 2
3 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 29
2.8 km
Haus Eckstraße 5
1.5 km
Haus Friedrich-Merz-Straße 2
1.5 km
Haus Lichtenberger Straße 10
2.9 km
Bocksmühle
1.7 km
Haus Marktstraße 48
3 km
Haus Hauptstraße 15
1.5 km
Haus Marktstraße 51
3 km
Scheichmühle
1.5 kmReviews
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