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Hiltpoltstein Castle

Hiltpoltstein

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Burg Hiltpoltstein stands in Hiltpoltstein (Landkreis Forchheim), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Hiltpoltstein Castle stands in the village of the same name, in the Landkreis Forchheim, Bavaria. According to the castle itself, its history goes back nearly a thousand years, with many different occupants over time. It is not a monument open for casual sightseeing in the usual sense, but a renovated property explored through its inner rooms, its courtyard with a cannon, its stair tower and its rose garden. Today the castle is rented out for private stays, celebrations or workshops between March and October.

What to know

  • Hiltpoltstein Castle is not open for casual visits but is a private property rented out for stays or events.
  • Rentals run from March to October, with a minimum stay of three nights.
  • The property includes an east wing with a fitted kitchen, a knights' hall and a bedroom, and a west wing with a mirror hall and living space.
  • A rose garden and an inner courtyard with a cannon are part of what can be seen on site.
  • The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

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Where this château is

Hiltpoltstein · Landkreis Forchheim · Bayern

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Address

Am Schloßhof 7, 91355 Hiltpoltstein

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Hiltpoltstein Castle like a museum?
No, it is a private property rented for stays or events, not a site with casual public visits.
How long can you rent Hiltpoltstein Castle for?
The minimum rental period is three nights, available from March to October.
What can be seen inside the castle?
There is a courtyard with a cannon, a rose garden, a knights' hall, a mirror hall and furnished living spaces in both wings.
Where is Hiltpoltstein Castle located?
It is located in Hiltpoltstein, in the Landkreis Forchheim, Bavaria.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Forchheim