Can you visit Egloffstein Castle freely?

No, visits are only possible by prior appointment since the castle is still inhabited by its owning family.

How old is Egloffstein Castle?

It dates back to the 12th century, though the von und zu Egloffstein family had already settled there in the 11th century.

Can you stay overnight at Egloffstein Castle?

Yes, holiday apartments within the castle grounds are available for guests.

How do you reach Egloffstein Castle without a car?

You take a train to Forchheim and continue by bus or shared taxi, or alternatively travel via Gräfenberg.

Egloffstein Castle

Egloffstein

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Burg Egloffstein stands in Egloffstein (Landkreis Forchheim), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Egloffstein Castle sits on a rocky spur above the Trubach valley, in the heart of Franconian Switzerland. Founded in the 12th century, it has served since the 11th century as the ancestral seat of the von und zu Egloffstein family, who still reside there. Perched on its narrow stone ridge, the castle forms a distinctive landmark in this hilly region of northern Bavaria.

What to know

The castle is privately inhabited and can only be visited by prior arrangement.
No fixed opening hours or admission fees are published, so contacting the castle beforehand is necessary.
Holiday apartments within the castle grounds are available for overnight stays.
The village of Egloffstein lies in Franconian Switzerland, a region well suited for hiking.
Travel by train involves reaching Forchheim and continuing by bus or shared taxi, or via Gräfenberg.

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Where this château is

Egloffstein · Landkreis Forchheim · Bayern

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Address

Egloffstein, Landkreis Forchheim

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 12th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit Egloffstein Castle freely?: No, visits are only possible by prior appointment since the castle is still inhabited by its owning family.
How old is Egloffstein Castle?: It dates back to the 12th century, though the von und zu Egloffstein family had already settled there in the 11th century.
Can you stay overnight at Egloffstein Castle?: Yes, holiday apartments within the castle grounds are available for guests.
How do you reach Egloffstein Castle without a car?: You take a train to Forchheim and continue by bus or shared taxi, or alternatively travel via Gräfenberg.