What remains of Tannenfels Castle?

Only fragments of a tower, a supporting wall and a well survive from this 13th century motte and bailey castle.

Can you go inside Tannenfels Castle?

There is no enclosed building to visit, as it is an open-air ruin.

How do you get to Tannenfels Castle?

You walk up on foot from the village of Dannenfels, in the Donnersbergkreis.

Why is Tannenfels Castle in ruins?

It was destroyed by rebellious peasants during the Peasants' War of 1525 and was never rebuilt.

Is there an entrance fee for Tannenfels Castle?

No fee is set, as the site is freely accessible.

Tannenfels Castle

Dannenfels

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Burg Tannenfels (Pfalz) stands in Dannenfels (Donnersbergkreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The site is an open-air ruin, with no enclosed building or exhibition.
Access is on foot, via a path climbing up from Dannenfels.
There are no set opening hours or entrance fees, as the site is freely accessible.
No particular provision is made for visitors with reduced mobility.
Sturdy footwear is advisable for the climb over natural terrain.

Where this château is

Dannenfels · Donnersbergkreis · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Oberstraße, 67814 Dannenfels

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Château phone number

+49 6357 1614

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 13th century

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What remains of Tannenfels Castle?: Only fragments of a tower, a supporting wall and a well survive from this 13th century motte and bailey castle.
Can you go inside Tannenfels Castle?: There is no enclosed building to visit, as it is an open-air ruin.
How do you get to Tannenfels Castle?: You walk up on foot from the village of Dannenfels, in the Donnersbergkreis.
Why is Tannenfels Castle in ruins?: It was destroyed by rebellious peasants during the Peasants' War of 1525 and was never rebuilt.
Is there an entrance fee for Tannenfels Castle?: No fee is set, as the site is freely accessible.