Can you visit Burg Neidstein freely?

No, the castle is privately owned and not regularly open to visitors; access takes place through organised events.

Who built Burg Neidstein?

Jobst von Brand had the present-day Schloss built in 1513, after the earlier fortress was destroyed in 1504.

How old is Burg Neidstein?

The original stronghold is thought to date from around 1050, while the current building dates to 1513.

Did Nicolas Cage really own this castle?

Yes, the actor owned it from 2006 to 2009 before selling it to a lawyer from Amberg.

Who owns Burg Neidstein today?

Since 2009 it has belonged to Dr. Konrad Wilfurth, a lawyer based in Amberg.

Burg Neidstein

Neidstein Castle

Etzelwang

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Burg Neidstein stands in Etzelwang (Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Neidstein stands on a rocky plateau above Etzelwang, in the Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria. The site combines the remains of a medieval stronghold dating back to around 1050 with a Renaissance residence completed in 1513 by Jobst von Brand, who rebuilt the property after the earlier fortress was destroyed. Having passed through many hands over the centuries, it belonged to the von Brand family until 2006 and was briefly owned by the actor Nicolas Cage before being acquired in 2009 by a lawyer from Amberg. Listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria, it now mainly serves as a venue for private events and celebrations.

What to know

Burg Neidstein is privately owned and has no regular public opening hours.
The site functions mainly as a venue for weddings, receptions and cultural events.
No visiting hours or admission fees are published, access depends on scheduled events.
The castle stands on a wooded rocky plateau within a protected nature area.
Remains of the original medieval stronghold still stand alongside the Renaissance residence.

Where this château is

Etzelwang · Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach · Bayern

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Address

Neidstein 1, 92268 Etzelwang-Neidstein

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Château phone number

+49 9663 336

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Neidstein freely?: No, the castle is privately owned and not regularly open to visitors; access takes place through organised events.
Who built Burg Neidstein?: Jobst von Brand had the present-day Schloss built in 1513, after the earlier fortress was destroyed in 1504.
How old is Burg Neidstein?: The original stronghold is thought to date from around 1050, while the current building dates to 1513.
Did Nicolas Cage really own this castle?: Yes, the actor owned it from 2006 to 2009 before selling it to a lawyer from Amberg.
Who owns Burg Neidstein today?: Since 2009 it has belonged to Dr. Konrad Wilfurth, a lawyer based in Amberg.