Is Nanstein Castle open all year?

It is closed in December during the winter break, further opening details are not specified in the available data.

Who lived at Nanstein Castle?

The knight Franz von Sickingen became its sole owner in 1518, before his descendants converted it into a Renaissance castle.

Why is Nanstein Castle a ruin?

It was captured and partially destroyed in 1668 by the Elector Palatine, and later damaged by French troops in 1689.

Is there somewhere to eat there?

A tavern, the Burgschänke, sits at the foot of the ruins with indoor and terrace seating.

Nanstein Castle

Landstuhl

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Burg Nanstein stands in Landstuhl (Landkreis Kaiserslautern), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Nanstein Castle overlooks the town of Landstuhl from a rocky spur roughly eighty metres above it. First recorded in the 13th century, it later became the seat of the knight Franz von Sickingen, who had it converted in the early 16th century into a stronghold designed to withstand firearms. The 1523 siege by a coalition of princes brought his military career to an end and left him fatally wounded. Visitors today can see the remains of this fortress, including the partially rebuilt artillery tower, along with traces of its later Renaissance remodelling and the destruction it suffered in the 17th and 18th centuries.

What to know

The visit takes place outdoors, on a ruined site set on a rocky spur
The castle is closed during the winter break in December
A tavern, the Burgschänke, offers indoor seating and a terrace at the foot of the ruins
Summer events, including the Landstuhl Castle Games and concerts, are held there regularly
Reaching the site involves climbing the Burgberg, with no indication of facilities for reduced mobility

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00-16:00
Wednesday	10:00-16:00
Thursday	10:00-16:00
Friday	10:00-16:00
Saturday	10:00-16:00
Sunday (today)	10:00-16:00

Annual closures : lundi (sauf jours fériés), décembre

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

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Where this château is

Landstuhl · Landkreis Kaiserslautern · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Landstuhl, Landkreis Kaiserslautern

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 12th century

Frequently asked

Is Nanstein Castle open all year?: It is closed in December during the winter break, further opening details are not specified in the available data.
Who lived at Nanstein Castle?: The knight Franz von Sickingen became its sole owner in 1518, before his descendants converted it into a Renaissance castle.
Why is Nanstein Castle a ruin?: It was captured and partially destroyed in 1668 by the Elector Palatine, and later damaged by French troops in 1689.
Is there somewhere to eat there?: A tavern, the Burgschänke, sits at the foot of the ruins with indoor and terrace seating.