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Burg Schwalbach, Burgschwalbach

Schwalbach Castle

Burgschwalbach

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Burgschwalbach

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Burg Schwalbach stands in Burgschwalbach (Rhein-Lahn-Kreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Schwalbach Castle rises above the village of Burgschwalbach, in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, in Rhineland-Palatinate. Built in the 14th century by Count Eberhard V of Katzenelnbogen to secure the northeastern border of his territory, it has a pentagonal layout with a round keep roughly 40 metres tall. Visitors can still make out the outer wall with its two towers, a three-storey palas and a round inner courtyard. After passing to the House of Nassau and then falling into disrepair during the 18th century, the castle is currently undergoing restoration work.

What to know

  • The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Rhineland-Palatinate.
  • Restoration and safety works have been ongoing at the site since 2010.
  • Part of the complex houses an inn in the former gatehouse, run by the same family since the 19th century.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or accessibility.

Where this château is

Burgschwalbach · Rhein-Lahn-Kreis · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Schlossstraße 8, 65558 Burgschwalbach

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Rheinland-Pfalz
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Who built Schwalbach Castle?
It was built by Count Eberhard V of Katzenelnbogen after an inheritance division in 1352, to secure the northeastern border of his territory.
How old is Schwalbach Castle?
Timber from the lower levels has been dendrochronologically dated to 1367 or 1368, placing its construction in the 14th century.
Can the inside of Schwalbach Castle be visited?
No verified details on opening hours or access conditions are available, and the site has been under restoration since 2010.
What remains of the castle chapel?
The chapel, restored under Countess Erika in the early 17th century, lost its painted altarpiece of 1517, now held at the Landesmuseum in Wiesbaden.

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

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The most visited in this department — Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

From the same period — 14e siècle