Schloss Montabaur

Schloss Montabaur is a castle in Montabaur built from pale stone and situated on a hilltop overlooking the town. It features several towers and architectural elements added during different periods of construction over the centuries.

The castle's origins date to 1217, when Archbishop Dietrich von Wied founded it and named it after the biblical Mount Tabor. Over subsequent centuries, the building was repeatedly modified and expanded while maintaining its essential form.

The castle functions today as a conference venue and hotel while maintaining its status as a protected monument of German architecture. Its rooms are used daily by guests and visitors, giving the place an active character.

The castle offers guided tours, overnight accommodations in its hotel section, and hosts educational programs through the German Cooperative Academy. Visitors should know that parts of the grounds serve as a working facility, so not all areas are freely accessible.

The castle takes its name from the biblical Mount Tabor, an unusual choice for a German castle at that time. This connection to biblical geography is reflected in how the place has been remembered across the centuries.

Location: Montabaur

Architects: Johann Christoph Sebastiani

Address: Schlossweg, 56410 Montabaur

GPS coordinates: 50.43860,7.82637

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29