Regenstein Castle

To make a day of it

Burg Regenstein stands in Blankenburg (Landkreis Harz), in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 4 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 30, 2026.

Regenstein Castle stands in ruins on a sandstone outcrop overlooking the northern edge of Blankenburg in the Harz region. Founded in the Middle Ages by the counts of Regenstein, it was later turned into a Prussian fortress during the 17th and 18th centuries before being deliberately rendered unusable. Visitors today can see chambers and stables carved directly into the rock, along with the remains of the keep and casemates.

Written from Regenstein Castle

What to know

• The site is visited outdoors, on rocky ground with sloping paths and steps cut into the rock.
• The former casemates and rock chambers house a display of archaeological finds from the site.
• The ruin is checkpoint No. 80 on the Harzer Wandernadel hiking network.
• A knight's tournament and a garrison festival are held here every year.
• The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Saxony-Anhalt.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

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Parking

Visitor car park below the Regenstein, directly at the edge of the forest, chargeable (cashless, paybyphone parking app)

Where this château is

Blankenburg · Landkreis Harz · Sachsen-Anhalt

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Address

Am Platenberg, 38889 Blankenburg (Harz)

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+49 3944 61290

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen-Anhalt

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Frequently asked

Regenstein Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €4. Reduced: €2. Free for: free admission with the Harzcard.

Where is Regenstein Castle located?

It stands near Blankenburg, in the Landkreis Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, on a sandstone outcrop north of the town.

What remains of Regenstein Castle today?

Visitors can see rock-cut chambers and stables, remnants of the keep, and casemates from its time as a Prussian fortress.

Did Goethe visit Regenstein Castle?

Yes, Goethe visited the site in 1784 during his third journey through the Harz to conduct geological studies.

Why was the fortress destroyed?

After recapturing it from the French in 1758, the Prussians rendered it unusable by blowing up the powder magazine.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q15272242
• Official website

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