Can you visit the inside of Burg Trendelburg?

The castle is occupied by a hotel, so the interior is not open for general sightseeing.

Why is Burg Trendelburg linked to Rapunzel?

Its keep is nicknamed the Rapunzel Tower after the Brothers Grimm tale, and the town lies on the German Fairy Tale Route.

Who built Burg Trendelburg?

It was built by Konrad III of Schöneberg around the turn of the 14th century, on a rocky spur above the Diemel river.

How do you get to Burg Trendelburg?

It is reached on foot from Trendelburg's old town, via a short but noticeable climb.

Burg Trendelburg

Trendelburg Castle

Trendelburg

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Burg Trendelburg stands in Trendelburg (Landkreis Kassel), in Hesse, 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 Trendelburg rises above the small town of the same name on the Diemel river in Hesse. Built at the turn of the 14th century by the counts of Schöneberg, it has kept its trapezoidal layout, a massive keep known as the Rapunzel Tower, and stretches of its battlemented walls. Visitors can still trace the rock-cut moat, the gate flanked by two corner towers, and the main building that was raised higher after the Thirty Years' War. Now run as a hotel, the castle is mainly seen from outside, reached by a short climb from Trendelburg's old town.

This place also features in The castles of the Brothers Grimm

What to know

The castle now houses a hotel, which limits interior visits for casual visitors.
Access is on foot from Trendelburg's old town, via a short but noticeable climb.
The keep, known as the Rapunzel Tower after the Brothers Grimm tale, has more than 130 steps.
The town of Trendelburg lies on the German Fairy Tale Route, linked to the Rapunzel legend.
Parts of the restored, battlemented walls can be walked along the enclosure.

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Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed, indoors included
Parking: Free parking (subject to availability)

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Where this château is

Trendelburg · Landkreis Kassel · Hessen

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Address

Steinweg 1, 34388 Trendelburg

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Château phone number

+49 5675 9090

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

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of Burg Trendelburg?: The castle is occupied by a hotel, so the interior is not open for general sightseeing.
Why is Burg Trendelburg linked to Rapunzel?: Its keep is nicknamed the Rapunzel Tower after the Brothers Grimm tale, and the town lies on the German Fairy Tale Route.
Who built Burg Trendelburg?: It was built by Konrad III of Schöneberg around the turn of the 14th century, on a rocky spur above the Diemel river.
How do you get to Burg Trendelburg?: It is reached on foot from Trendelburg's old town, via a short but noticeable climb.