What remains of the original Burg Auerbach?

Only the base of the medieval keep survives, incorporated since the 19th century into a 43 metre tower.

Why did the medieval stronghold disappear?

A town fire in 1757 destroyed the fortress, which was then demolished apart from the remains of the keep.

What is the tower used for today?

Since its 19th century reconstruction it has served as a lookout tower.

Where is the Burg Auerbach located?

In Auerbach/Vogtl., in the Vogtlandkreis, Saxony.

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Auerbach/Vogtl.

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Where: Auerbach/Vogtl.

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Burg Auerbach stands in Auerbach/Vogtl. (Vogtlandkreis), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Auerbach stands on a rocky spur in the town of Auerbach, in Saxony. Of the medieval stronghold founded in the 12th century, only the base of the keep survives, incorporated since the 19th century into a 43 metre lookout tower that now dominates the site. The complex was substantially rebuilt several times, so its present form owes little to the original structure.

What to know

The site is located in Auerbach/Vogtl., in the Vogtlandkreis, Saxony.
What remains of the original stronghold is limited to the base of the keep, now turned into a lookout tower.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
No verified information is available on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility, so checking locally or with the town is advisable.

Where this château is

Auerbach/Vogtl. · Vogtlandkreis · Sachsen

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Schloßstraße, 08209 Auerbach/Vogtland

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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What remains of the original Burg Auerbach?: Only the base of the medieval keep survives, incorporated since the 19th century into a 43 metre tower.
Why did the medieval stronghold disappear?: A town fire in 1757 destroyed the fortress, which was then demolished apart from the remains of the keep.
What is the tower used for today?: Since its 19th century reconstruction it has served as a lookout tower.
Where is the Burg Auerbach located?: In Auerbach/Vogtl., in the Vogtlandkreis, Saxony.