Can you climb the tower at Burg Neunußberg?

Yes, the square keep is open as a lookout tower, in exchange for a voluntary donation known as the Burggroschen.

What remains of Burg Neunußberg today?

The keep, remains of the surrounding wall with a corner tower, and the restored 14th century castle chapel are still standing.

Where is Burg Neunußberg located?

It stands near Viechtach, in the Landkreis Regen, Bavaria, on a hill above the valley of the Schwarzer Regen.

Who built Burg Neunußberg?

It was built between 1340 and 1350 by Konrad von Nußberg, of the noble family of Nußberg.

Does Burg Neunußberg host events?

Since 1968 an open-air theatre festival has taken place there each summer, recalling the knights' uprising of 1468.

Burg Neunußberg

Neunußberg Castle

Viechtach

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Burg Neunußberg stands in Viechtach (Landkreis Regen), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Neunußberg stands in ruins on a wooded height of the Bayerischer Wald, above the valley of the Schwarzer Regen, near Viechtach. Built in the 14th century by the lords of Nußberg, it still shows its massive square keep, remains of the surrounding wall with a corner tower, and a castle chapel from the 14th century furnished in a baroque style. The keep now serves as a lookout tower open to visitors.

What to know

The site lies at Viechtach, in the Landkreis Regen, Bavaria, on a height above the valley of the Schwarzer Regen.
Only the square keep can be climbed as a lookout tower, in exchange for a voluntary donation called the Burggroschen.
The 14th century castle chapel, with its baroque interior, is also part of the visit.
Reaching the ruins involves a walk up the wooded hill, so some physical effort is required.
In summer the grounds also host open-air theatre performances tied to local history.

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ganzjährig, frei zugänglich

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Where this château is

Viechtach · Landkreis Regen · Bayern

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Neunußberg 3, 94234 Viechtach

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 14th century

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Can you climb the tower at Burg Neunußberg?: Yes, the square keep is open as a lookout tower, in exchange for a voluntary donation known as the Burggroschen.
What remains of Burg Neunußberg today?: The keep, remains of the surrounding wall with a corner tower, and the restored 14th century castle chapel are still standing.
Where is Burg Neunußberg located?: It stands near Viechtach, in the Landkreis Regen, Bavaria, on a hill above the valley of the Schwarzer Regen.
Who built Burg Neunußberg?: It was built between 1340 and 1350 by Konrad von Nußberg, of the noble family of Nußberg.
Does Burg Neunußberg host events?: Since 1968 an open-air theatre festival has taken place there each summer, recalling the knights' uprising of 1468.