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Burg Hessenstein, Vöhl

Hessenstein Castle

Vöhl

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Burg Hessenstein stands in Vöhl (Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 25, 2026.

Hessenstein Castle stands on a wooded spur of the Keseberg hill above the Eder valley, reached mainly on foot along the hiking trails of the Kellerwald. Built in the 14th century by Landgrave Henry II of Hesse to replace an earlier destroyed stronghold, it later served as an administrative seat before becoming, in 1922, one of the very first youth hostels in Hesse. The facades of the main building and the gatehouse still show much of their medieval appearance despite later renovations. The site now functions as a hostel and meeting place, set in a remote, heavily wooded landscape.

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What to know

  • The castle stands deep in the forest, about 1.7 km from Ederbringhausen, and is mainly reached on foot.
  • Several hiking trails pass through the site, including the Kellerwaldsteig and the Barbarossaweg.
  • The building operates as a youth hostel and meeting centre, so casual sightseeing is not its main purpose.
  • No opening hours, prices or accessibility details are available for independent visits.

Practical information

Opening hours

haute saison (Hauptsaison 2026
01.02.-30.11.2026)
maison ouverte 08
00-20:00
réception 08
00-12:00, 15:00-19:00
check-in 15
00-18:00
Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Not verified
Dogs
Not verified
Parking
Places de parking gratuites ; 1 place pour personnes handicapées

Ascenseur, accès au bâtiment sans marche, 2 chambres avec salle de bain adaptées aux fauteuils roulants, espaces communs et salles de séminaire accessibles, extérieurs accessibles, 1 place de parking handicapé

On site

  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Child-friendly
  • Accommodation

Where this château is

Vöhl · Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg · Hessen

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Address

Burg Hessenstein 1, 34516 Vöhl

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Château phone number

+49 6455 699300

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Hessen
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Can Hessenstein Castle be visited like a museum?
No, the building operates as a youth hostel and meeting centre, which limits a typical sightseeing visit.
How do you get to Hessenstein Castle?
It is mainly reached on foot via hiking trails through the Kellerwald forest, such as the Kellerwaldsteig.
When was Hessenstein Castle built?
It was built in the 14th century, between 1342 and 1348, by Landgrave Henry II of Hesse.
Why is Hessenstein Castle notable?
Since 1922 it has housed one of the oldest youth hostels in Hesse, set within a well-preserved medieval building.

Information verified on September 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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