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Burg Falkenberg

Falkenberg Castle

Falkenberg

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Burg Falkenberg stands in Falkenberg (Landkreis Tirschenreuth), 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.

Burg Falkenberg rises above the narrow streets of the village of Falkenberg in the Upper Palatinate, built on a granite outcrop that gave its name to the local rock formation. First mentioned indirectly in 1154, it passed through the hands of the Falkenberg lords, the Leuchtenberg family, and the monastery of Waldsassen before coming under the Palatinate electorate. Rebuilt between 1936 and 1939 by the diplomat Friedrich-Werner von der Schulenburg, who was later executed for his part in the 20 July 1944 plot against Hitler, the castle is now owned by the municipality, which runs a museum on this history alongside hotel rooms. Visitors can see both the medieval remains and the granite rock beneath the castle, recognised as a notable geological site.

What to know

  • The castle houses a museum dedicated to Friedrich-Werner von der Schulenburg, who rebuilt it and was later executed for resisting Hitler.
  • The rock it stands on is a reference geological site, recognised as one of Bavaria's finest geotopes.
  • Part of the building operates as a hotel with eight rooms, alongside the areas open to visitors.
  • The castle also hosts lectures, concerts and events organised by the association that runs it.
  • As no opening hours, prices or access details are confirmed here, it is best to check directly before visiting.

Practical information

Opening hours

Sundays and public holidays
visite guidée à 14h30
Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Not verified
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Parking for castle and VTZB guests is available at the Burgwiese car park above the castle (Graf-Schulenburg-Weg)

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Where this château is

Falkenberg · Landkreis Tirschenreuth · Bayern

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Address

Burg 1, 95685 Falkenberg

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Château phone number

+49 9637 9299450

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

Since when has Burg Falkenberg been open to the public?
It has welcomed visitors since early 2016, following an official opening in November 2015.
Who rebuilt Burg Falkenberg?
The diplomat Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg had it rebuilt between 1936 and 1939, intending it as his retirement home.
Can you stay overnight at Burg Falkenberg?
Yes, the upper floor contains eight individual hotel rooms overlooking the village.
Why is the rock beneath Burg Falkenberg geologically significant?
It is the type locality for Falkenberg granite and the place where the geological term Wollsackverwitterung was first coined.
Who manages Burg Falkenberg today?
The municipality of Falkenberg, owner since 2008, entrusts its operation to the Forum Falkenberg association.

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Sources

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Tirschenreuth

From the same period — 12e siècle