Königstein Castle

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Burg Königstein stands in Königstein im Taunus (Hochtaunuskreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Königstein rises above the old town of Königstein im Taunus, in Hesse, on a rocky hilltop. Its extensive ruins, among the largest in Germany, bear the marks of centuries of rebuilding, from the twelfth century herringbone masonry to the bastions added by the Archbishop of Mainz in the seventeenth century. Visitors can still make out the thirty four metre keep, raised in stages over time, and the three massive rondels built on the eastern flank during the Renaissance.

What to know

• The site is an open air ruin with uneven ground and stone stairs, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
• The keep can be climbed and gives views over the town and the Taunus hills.
• A town museum displays archaeological finds and a model of the castle.
• Access to the hilltop involves a noticeable climb, so some physical effort should be expected.

Practical information

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Wheelchair access

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Where this château is

Königstein im Taunus · Hochtaunuskreis · Hessen

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Address

Burgweg 5, 61462 Königstein im Taunus

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+49 6174 2598840

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Hessen

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Frequently asked

Is Königstein Castle open all year?

Yes, the ruin can be visited year round.

Can visitors climb the keep?

Yes, the thirty four metre tower is open to visitors.

Who built Königstein Castle?

Its oldest surviving parts date to the first half of the twelfth century, and it was later expanded by the Counts of Eppstein and the Archbishopric of Mainz.

Why is Königstein Castle a ruin?

It was damaged during the Coalition Wars in the late eighteenth century and later partly dismantled by local residents who took stone for their own houses.

Sources

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

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