Is Nassau Castle a ruin?

Yes, most of the structure is ruined, with only the keep and part of the hall building restored.

Why is Nassau Castle linked to the Netherlands?

It gave its name to the county and later the House of Nassau, ancestors of the Dutch royal family and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

What can be seen inside Nassau Castle?

A permanent exhibition in the keep presents the fortress's history, along with an underground dungeon recently opened to visitors.

How old is Nassau Castle?

It was built before 1128 by the counts of Laurenburg.

Nassau Castle

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Burg Nassau stands in Nassau (Rhein-Lahn-Kreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Nassau Castle stands on a rocky outcrop above the town of Nassau and the Lahn valley in Rhineland-Palatinate. Built before 1128 by the counts of Laurenburg, it gave its name to the House of Nassau, whose descendants still sit on the royal thrones of the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The castle fell into ruin from the early sixteenth century onward, though its hall building and keep were later restored. A permanent exhibition inside the keep tells the story of the fortress and its founders.

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What to know

Nassau Castle is a ruin, with only the keep and part of the hall building restored.
A viewing platform atop the keep gives a view over the Lahn valley.
The dark, windowless dungeon in the lower level can now also be visited.
Access is via a road leading up to the castle, worth checking in advance in case of roadworks.
The site is managed by the regional heritage authority of Rhineland-Palatinate.

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Opening hours

Monday (today)	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	13:00-18:00
Thursday	13:00-18:00
Friday	13:00-18:00
Saturday	11:00-18:00
Sunday	11:00-18:00

Annual closures : Monday and Tuesday, from 07.09.2026 to 02.10.2026: open only Saturday and Sunday due to road works

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Where this château is

Nassau · Rhein-Lahn-Kreis · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Glockenstraße, 56377 Nassau

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Château phone number

+49 1511 1230391

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Is Nassau Castle a ruin?: Yes, most of the structure is ruined, with only the keep and part of the hall building restored.
Why is Nassau Castle linked to the Netherlands?: It gave its name to the county and later the House of Nassau, ancestors of the Dutch royal family and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
What can be seen inside Nassau Castle?: A permanent exhibition in the keep presents the fortress's history, along with an underground dungeon recently opened to visitors.
How old is Nassau Castle?: It was built before 1128 by the counts of Laurenburg.