Rosenberg Fortress

Rosenberg Fortress sits on a hilltop overlooking Kronach with five large bastions enclosing an expansive fortified area. Inside, visitors find preserved rooms, dungeons, and defensive passages that span several centuries of construction.

The fortress was founded in 1249 as a residence for the Prince-Bishops of Bamberg and underwent major changes in the 16th century. That period saw the addition of new fortification walls and bastions designed to defend against modern military tactics.

The art gallery inside displays paintings and sculptures from medieval and Renaissance times, showing how artists from the region worked. This collection reveals the importance the place held as a center for local cultural life.

The fortress is reached by either an elevator or stairs, with views from the top being especially rewarding. Wear comfortable shoes as the paths include cobblestones and uneven ground throughout the compound.

Inside stands a well that descends 45 meters deep and a tower featuring an original oak gate from the 13th century. These medieval features show how water access and defense were carefully planned together.

Location: Kronach

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Festung 1, 96317 Kronach

Phone: +49926160410

Email: festung@stadt-kronach.de

Website: https://kronach.de/tourismus-kultur/sehenswuerdigkeiten/festung-rosenberg

GPS coordinates: 50.24456,11.32782

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28