Is there an entrance fee for Hohennagold Castle?

No, the site is freely accessible with no ticket or fixed opening hours.

Can visitors climb a tower?

Yes, the roughly 25-metre-high defensive tower can be climbed.

How old is Hohennagold Castle?

The original castle dates from around 1100, built by the Counts of Nagold, with a major expansion between 1153 and 1162.

Why is the castle a ruin today?

It was destroyed in 1645-1646 during the Thirty Years' War.

Hohennagold Castle

Nagold

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Burg Hohennagold stands in Nagold (Landkreis Calw), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Hohennagold Castle rises above the town of Nagold on a rocky spur overlooking the confluence of the Nagold and Waldach rivers. Founded around 1100 by the Counts of Nagold, it was enlarged over the following centuries before being destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. The surviving ruins include parts of the keep, corner towers and the outer ward with its bastions. Visitors can climb the tall defensive tower for views across the surrounding countryside.

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What to know

The site is freely accessible at any time, with no set hours or admission fee.
The defensive tower, about 25 metres high, can be climbed for panoramic views.
The visit takes the form of an open-air walk through the ruins, with uneven ground in places.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
No information is available regarding parking or accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.

Practical information

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Hiking car park on the Schlossberg with very few spaces; visitors are advised to use the car parks in town and walk up

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Where this château is

Nagold · Landkreis Calw · Baden-Württemberg

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72202 Nagold

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Château phone number

+49 7452 681136

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee for Hohennagold Castle?: No, the site is freely accessible with no ticket or fixed opening hours.
Can visitors climb a tower?: Yes, the roughly 25-metre-high defensive tower can be climbed.
How old is Hohennagold Castle?: The original castle dates from around 1100, built by the Counts of Nagold, with a major expansion between 1153 and 1162.
Why is the castle a ruin today?: It was destroyed in 1645-1646 during the Thirty Years' War.