Ronneburg Castle

To make a day of it

Burg Ronneburg stands in Ronneburg (Main-Kinzig-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Adult admission costs 7.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 21, 2026.

Ronneburg Castle sits atop a steep basalt cone in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, in Hesse, visible from a considerable distance across the surrounding countryside. Founded as early as the 12th century, it passed through the hands of several owners before becoming, in the 16th century, the residence of the Ysenburg-Büdingen-Ronneburg line, which gave the castle its Renaissance character. Visitors can still see the keep with its distinctive domed roof, the building known as the Zinzendorfbau, and the residential wing called the Neue Kemenate, all dating from that period. The complex suffered heavy damage during the Thirty Years' War before being restored and recognized as a heritage site from the early 20th century onward.

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What to know

• The castle crowns a volcanic basalt cone, so reaching it involves a climb on foot from the village of Altwiedermus.
• Ronneburg Castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.
• The visible buildings span several periods, from the 14th century core to the Renaissance alterations of the 16th century.
• No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is included here, so check before visiting.
• The surrounding area is a hilly, wooded region, suited to combining the visit with a walk.

Practical information

Visit duration

60 min

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

The castle museum/ the keep (Kernburg) is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchairs.

Where this château is

Ronneburg · Main-Kinzig-Kreis · Hessen

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Address

Amanastraße 1, 63549 Ronneburg

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

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Château phone number

+49 6048 950905

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Hessen

Period of construction

12th century

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Frequently asked

Ronneburg Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €7.50. Child: €6. Reduced: €7. Free for: companion of a person with B-Schein certificate.

Where is Ronneburg Castle located?

It stands in Ronneburg, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hesse, on top of a basalt cone.

How old is Ronneburg Castle?

Its origins date to the 12th century, with surviving structures from the 14th century and Renaissance additions from the 16th century.

Who lived at Ronneburg Castle?

After passing through the Archbishopric of Mainz and several pledged noble families, it became the seat of the Ysenburg-Büdingen-Ronneburg line in the 16th century.

Is Ronneburg Castle a protected monument?

It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1013713
• Official website

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