Can you visit Burg Reichenstein freely?

No, outside the scheduled open Sundays held from May through autumn, visits require prior arrangement by phone with the local heritage association.

How old is Burg Reichenstein?

Construction began between 1310 and 1320, on a site linked to the Nister family since a first mention in the late 12th century.

Why is Burg Reichenstein a ruin?

It was destroyed in 1618 by order of the counts of Wied, having already lost significance following inheritance disputes in the early 16th century.

Who owns Burg Reichenstein today?

The municipal authority of Puderbach has owned it since 2006 and has carried out major stabilisation and restoration work.

Burg Reichenstein (Westerwald)

Reichenstein (Westerwald) Castle

Puderbach

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Where: Puderbach

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Burg Reichenstein (Westerwald) stands in Puderbach (Landkreis Neuwied), in Rhineland-Palatinate, 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 Reichenstein stands as a ruin in the Westerwald, in the municipality of Puderbach, the remains of a Gothic stronghold built in the 14th century by the Walpoden of Neuerburg. It was already destroyed in 1618 on the order of the counts of Wied, passed through several owners, and was eventually bought by the local council in 2006, since when restoration work has continued. Visitors today find sections of walls and towers that recall a medieval defensive layout, set within wooded surroundings good for walking.

What to know

The ruin has no fixed opening hours, visits are only possible by prior telephone arrangement.
The local heritage association also organises open visits on one Sunday a month, from May through autumn.
The site sits on a wooded hill in the Puderbacher Land area of the Westerwald, so reaching it involves a walk up.
No verified information is available on an entrance fee or visit duration.
A rest area at the foot of the ruin offers drinks and light refreshments on open visiting days.

Where this château is

Puderbach · Landkreis Neuwied · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Reichenstein, 56305 Puderbach

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

Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Reichenstein freely?: No, outside the scheduled open Sundays held from May through autumn, visits require prior arrangement by phone with the local heritage association.
How old is Burg Reichenstein?: Construction began between 1310 and 1320, on a site linked to the Nister family since a first mention in the late 12th century.
Why is Burg Reichenstein a ruin?: It was destroyed in 1618 by order of the counts of Wied, having already lost significance following inheritance disputes in the early 16th century.
Who owns Burg Reichenstein today?: The municipal authority of Puderbach has owned it since 2006 and has carried out major stabilisation and restoration work.