Can you visit Burg Kohlstein?

No, it is privately owned and its interior is closed to the public.

Where is Burg Kohlstein located?

It stands near Gößweinstein, in the Landkreis Forchheim, Bavaria, on a rocky outcrop close to the hamlet of Kohlstein.

How old is Burg Kohlstein?

It was first built in 1485, with the main building rebuilt between 1707 and 1714 after repeated destruction.

Can Burg Kohlstein be seen from outside?

Yes, the building remains visible from around the hamlet, though access to the grounds themselves is not guaranteed.

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Gößweinstein

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Burg Kohlstein stands in Gößweinstein (Landkreis Forchheim), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Kohlstein sits on a rocky outcrop above the hamlet of Kohlstein, northwest of Tüchersfeld in Franconian Switzerland. It is the youngest castle foundation in the region and one of the smallest, its three-storey main building topped by a domed round stair tower. The building is privately owned and cannot be entered; it can only be seen from outside.

Written from Kohlstein Castle

What to know

Burg Kohlstein is privately owned and closed to the public, the interior cannot be visited.
Only an exterior view from the hamlet or surrounding area is possible.
The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
A visit amounts to a brief photo stop while passing by, with no visitor facilities.
There are no opening hours or admission fees since the building itself is not accessible.

Where this château is

Gößweinstein · Landkreis Forchheim · Bayern

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Address

91327 Gößweinstein

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Kohlstein?: No, it is privately owned and its interior is closed to the public.
Where is Burg Kohlstein located?: It stands near Gößweinstein, in the Landkreis Forchheim, Bavaria, on a rocky outcrop close to the hamlet of Kohlstein.
How old is Burg Kohlstein?: It was first built in 1485, with the main building rebuilt between 1707 and 1714 after repeated destruction.
Can Burg Kohlstein be seen from outside?: Yes, the building remains visible from around the hamlet, though access to the grounds themselves is not guaranteed.