Leuchtenburg Castle, Medieval hill castle in Seitenroda, Germany
The castle stands at 395 meters above sea level on a mountain cone, offering views across the Saale Valley and Thuringian Forest.
First documented in 1221, the Leuchtenburg served as an administrative seat for the Lords of Lobdeburg before becoming a refuge during the Thirty Years War.
The castle houses permanent exhibitions about porcelain production, displaying collections that reflect the regional manufacturing traditions of Thuringia.
The castle opens daily from 9:00 to 18:00 between April and October, and from 10:00 to 17:00 from November through March.
Visitors can participate in a ritual at the 20-meter-long Skywalk by throwing porcelain pieces into the valley for good fortune.
Location: Seitenroda
Inception: 1221
GPS coordinates: 50.80390,11.61220
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:10
Thuringia features castles, monasteries and museums. The region contains castle ruins in forests, medieval fortresses on hills and Renaissance palaces with gardens. Underground caves, technical museums and botanical gardens complement the cultural offerings. The architecture spans from Romanesque churches to Baroque buildings.
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Dorfkirche Seitenbrück
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