Where is Tanstein Castle located?

It stands near Dahn, in the Landkreis Südwestpfalz, in Rhineland-Palatinate, less than a kilometre east of the town on the Schlossberg.

How old is Tanstein Castle?

It is thought to date from the early 12th century, making it the oldest of the three castles in the Dahn group.

Can you visit the inside of Tanstein Castle?

It is an open air ruin, with remains of walls, a cistern and traces of former buildings, but no covered interior space.

Is Tanstein Castle connected to other nearby castles?

Yes, together with Altdahn Castle and Grafendahn Castle it forms a group of three strongholds on the same rocky ridge.

Why is Tanstein Castle in ruins?

It was damaged during a 16th century military occupation, abandoned in 1585, and later destroyed by French troops, probably around 1689.

Castle Tanstein

Dahn

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Burg Tanstein stands in Dahn (Landkreis Südwestpfalz), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The visit takes place outdoors, among rock ruins with no known fixed opening hours.
Reaching the site requires walking uphill to the top of the Schlossberg over uneven, rocky ground.
Tanstein is naturally visited together with the two neighbouring castles, Altdahn and Grafendahn, on the same ridge.
No verified information is available on an entrance fee or a set visit duration.
As this is an open air ruin on bare rock, sturdy footwear and dry weather are advisable.

Where this château is

Dahn · Landkreis Südwestpfalz · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

66994 Dahn

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Château phone number

+49 6391 3650

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 11th century

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Frequently asked

Where is Tanstein Castle located?: It stands near Dahn, in the Landkreis Südwestpfalz, in Rhineland-Palatinate, less than a kilometre east of the town on the Schlossberg.
How old is Tanstein Castle?: It is thought to date from the early 12th century, making it the oldest of the three castles in the Dahn group.
Can you visit the inside of Tanstein Castle?: It is an open air ruin, with remains of walls, a cistern and traces of former buildings, but no covered interior space.
Is Tanstein Castle connected to other nearby castles?: Yes, together with Altdahn Castle and Grafendahn Castle it forms a group of three strongholds on the same rocky ridge.
Why is Tanstein Castle in ruins?: It was damaged during a 16th century military occupation, abandoned in 1585, and later destroyed by French troops, probably around 1689.