Burg Wendelstein
Wendelstein Castle
Vacha
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Burg Wendelstein stands in Vacha (Wartburgkreis), in Thuringia, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. Adult admission costs 3 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Burg Wendelstein stands at the northern edge of the old town of Vacha, close to the Werra river, whose crossing it once guarded. Founded in the late 13th century under the authority of the Abbot of Fulda, it retains a round tower some twenty metres high and a main residential building dating from around 1600. It now houses the Vacha town museum, notable for its collection of dolls displayed on the upper floor.
What to know
- The site houses a town museum established in the castle buildings in 1986.
- The doll collection, comprising around 2000 pieces, is the main highlight of a visit.
- The former keep now serves as a lookout tower.
- A nearby border watchtower, renovated in 2015, holds a memorial exhibition that is now part of the museum.
- The castle stands about 100 metres from the current bank of the Werra, right in the centre of Vacha.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10:00-12:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Sunday (today) | 14:00-17:00 |
Prices
- Adult
- €3
- Child
- €1
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Vacha · Wartburgkreis · Thüringen
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Address
Untertor 8 A, 36404 Vacha
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
- Period of construction
- 13th century
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Frequently asked
- Burg Wendelstein: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €3. Child: €1.
- How old is Burg Wendelstein?
- It was first documented in 1294 under the authority of the Abbot of Fulda, though its present main building dates from around 1600.
- What can visitors see at Burg Wendelstein today?
- The castle houses the Vacha town museum, whose highlight is a collection of nearly 2000 dolls.
- Can you climb the tower?
- The former round keep, about twenty metres high, now serves as a lookout tower.
- Is Burg Wendelstein linked to a notable historical event?
- A memorial plaque there commemorates Hans Sippel, a local peasant rebel leader executed in 1525.
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Sources
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