Can you visit Burg Rauenstein freely?

Yes, it is an open-air ruin maintained by volunteers, with no known official opening hours.

Who built Burg Rauenstein?

It was built in the 14th century by the Schaumberg family, who made it their principal seat.

What remains of Burg Rauenstein today?

The keep still stands above ruined walls, towers and a former gatehouse.

Why is Burg Rauenstein in ruins?

It was abandoned by the Schaumberg family in the 17th century and later partly destroyed by imperial troops.

Where is Burg Rauenstein located?

It lies in Frankenblick, in the Landkreis Sonneberg, in Thuringia.

Burg Rauenstein

Rauenstein Castle

Frankenblick

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

Burg Rauenstein is a ruined hilltop castle overlooking the village of Rauenstein in Thuringia. Built in the 14th century as the main seat of the Schaumberg family, it served that role for nearly three centuries before being abandoned and partly destroyed in the 17th century. Its sturdy keep still rises above the remains of walls, towers and a former gatehouse.

What to know

The site is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or admission fees.
It stands on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
Volunteers from a local heritage association maintain the ruin and keep the grounds accessible.
The building is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
No information is available regarding accessibility, parking or pets.

Where this château is

Frankenblick · Landkreis Sonneberg · Thüringen

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Address

Effelder-Rauenstein, 96528 Frankenblick

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Château phone number

+49 36766 17587

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 14th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Rauenstein freely?: Yes, it is an open-air ruin maintained by volunteers, with no known official opening hours.
Who built Burg Rauenstein?: It was built in the 14th century by the Schaumberg family, who made it their principal seat.
What remains of Burg Rauenstein today?: The keep still stands above ruined walls, towers and a former gatehouse.
Why is Burg Rauenstein in ruins?: It was abandoned by the Schaumberg family in the 17th century and later partly destroyed by imperial troops.
Where is Burg Rauenstein located?: It lies in Frankenblick, in the Landkreis Sonneberg, in Thuringia.