Thierlstein, Medieval castle in Cham, Germany
The three-story stone castle features a cylindrical tower with 2-meter-thick walls, a double staircase entrance, and multiple residential buildings on a quartz rock formation.
First mentioned in 1125, the castle belonged to the Thierlinger family until 1620, when Georg Bernhardt Thierlstein died in the Battle of White Mountain.
The castle complex includes a brewery in the outer bailey area, where seasonal markets and guided tours allow visitors to experience medieval German architecture.
While the main castle remains in private ownership of the Schacky family, the economic buildings and brewery are open for events and celebrations.
The fortress stands on the Pfahl, a 150-kilometer-long quartz vein, which contributed to its alternative historical name, Lichtenstein, meaning light stone.
Location: Cham
Address: Thierlstein 16
GPS coordinates: 49.20691,12.59276
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:51
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