Freusburg
Freusburg
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Burg Freusburg stands in Freusburg (Landkreis Altenkirchen), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The Freusburg stands on a rocky spur above the Sieg valley, in Freusburg, a district of the town of Kirchen in the Westerwald region. First recorded in 913 under a name referring to a manorial estate, the castle is thought to date from around 1100 and was renovated in the late 16th century under Count Heinrich IV of Sayn. Since 1928 the building has served as a youth hostel, following alterations by the Düsseldorf architect Ernst Stahl and a thorough renovation reopened in 1986. From the site there are views over the surrounding woodland and down into the Sieg valley, with the Freusburg mill below.
Written from List of castles in Rhineland-Palatinate
What to know
- The site now functions as a youth hostel, which affects access to parts of the building.
- The castle sits on a height above the Sieg valley, meaning an uphill walk from the village below.
- No opening hours, admission fees, or accessibility details are available for independent visits.
- Information on pets and parking is not specified.
Where this château is
Freusburg · Landkreis Altenkirchen · Rheinland-Pfalz
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Address
Burgstraße 46, 57548 Kirchen (Sieg)
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
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- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
- Period of construction
- 10th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Freusburg as an open castle?
- The building now houses a youth hostel, so independent visits are mainly limited to the surroundings and some common areas.
- How old is the Freusburg?
- The site is first mentioned in 913, and the castle itself is believed to date from around 1100.
- Where is the Freusburg located?
- It stands in Freusburg, in the Altenkirchen district of Rhineland-Palatinate, above the Sieg valley.
- Who converted the Freusburg into a youth hostel?
- The Düsseldorf architect Ernst Stahl carried out the conversion works starting in 1926.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
