Burg Herzberg
Herzberg Castle
Breitenbach am Herzberg
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- Where
- Breitenbach am Herzberg
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Burg Herzberg stands in Breitenbach am Herzberg (Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg), in Hesse, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Burg Herzberg crowns the southern foothills of the Knüllgebirge range above Breitenbach am Herzberg in Hesse. This 13th century ruin ranks among the largest hilltop fortresses in the region, with its Romanesque chapel built as a fortified church, its round towers and the remains of a double defensive wall. Traces of a turbulent past remain visible, from feudal conflicts to sieges in the 17th century.
What to know
- The site is an open-air ruin, reached by a path leading to the top of the Hirschberg hill.
- No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available here.
- The walk up involves some physical effort, as the ruin sits on wooded high ground.
- The location has hosted the Burg-Herzberg-Festival since 1968, which may affect visitor numbers on certain dates.
- The site lies close to the B62 federal road, between Breitenbach and Alsfeld.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday (today) | 11:00-15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00-15:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00-20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00-20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00-20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00-20:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Breitenbach am Herzberg · Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg · Hessen
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Address
Breitenbach am Herzberg, Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
- Period of construction
- 13th century
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In pictures
Frequently asked
- How old is Burg Herzberg?
- Construction began between 1280 and 1290 under Heinrich von Romrod and was completed around 1298.
- Can visitors go inside the buildings?
- The residential buildings were torn down in 1700 and cannot be visited; the chapel, towers and walls remain.
- Is Burg Herzberg still privately owned?
- Yes, it has remained continuously in the possession of the barons von Dörnberg since the 15th century.
- What is the Burg-Herzberg-Festival?
- It is a music festival held on the site since 1968, originally founded there.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
