Grafenburg, Island castle and town hall in Lauffen am Neckar, Germany.
The Grafenburg sits on a Neckar River island, featuring a rectangular residential tower with stone walls measuring 12.5 meters high and 2.4 meters thick.
Built in the early 11th century by the Counts of Lauffen, the castle changed ownership multiple times before becoming the town hall in 1818.
The castle museum in the tower presents exhibits about the structure's architectural evolution and its role in regional development through different centuries.
Visitors can reach the Grafenburg using a bridge that connects the island to the mainland, with cycling paths available near the castle grounds.
This structure stands as the sole island castle along the entire length of the Neckar River, combining defensive architecture with administrative functions.
Location: Lauffen am Neckar
Inception: 900
GPS coordinates: 49.07640,9.15661
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:10
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