How old is Burg Wertheim?

Construction began in the second half of the twelfth century, and the castle was continuously expanded until the seventeenth century.

Why is Burg Wertheim a ruin?

It suffered severe damage during the Thirty Years' War, following a Swedish occupation and bombardment by imperial and later Bavarian troops.

Can you go inside Burg Wertheim?

The site is an open-air ruin without furnished interiors, and it can be explored on foot or as part of a guided tour.

Who owns Burg Wertheim today?

The town of Wertheim has owned it since 1995, having bought it from the former noble Löwenstein-Wertheim families.

Is there a restaurant at the castle?

Yes, a restaurant operates within the castle buildings with a terrace overlooking the town, separate from visiting the ruin itself.

Burg Wertheim

Wertheim Castle

Wertheim

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Adult: €2

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Burg Wertheim stands in Wertheim (Main-Tauber-Kreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 2 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Wertheim rises above the town of Wertheim on a rocky spur where the Main and Tauber rivers meet. Now a ruin, it ranks among the largest stone fortresses in southern Germany, with a surviving keep, remains of the residential hall and several rings of walls added between the Middle Ages and the early seventeenth century. The complex ceased to serve as a residence after being damaged during the Thirty Years' War, yet its layout remains easy to follow along the paths crossing the grounds. The sweeping view over the old town and the river confluence is one of the main reasons visitors climb up.

What to know

The climb up from the old town is on foot and requires some physical effort due to the slope and uneven paths.
Visitors can explore the ruins freely, and guided tours covering the site's history are also available.
A restaurant housed within the castle buildings offers a terrace overlooking the town, though this is separate from visiting the monument itself.
The site is accessible year round, though conditions along the outdoor route can vary with the season and weather.
Parking and full accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility are not specified, so checking locally is advisable.

Practical information

Opening hours

9am until dark

Prices

Adult: €2

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Where this château is

Wertheim · Main-Tauber-Kreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Schloßgasse 11, 97877 Wertheim

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Château phone number

+49 9342 913238

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Burg Wertheim: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €2.
How old is Burg Wertheim?: Construction began in the second half of the twelfth century, and the castle was continuously expanded until the seventeenth century.
Why is Burg Wertheim a ruin?: It suffered severe damage during the Thirty Years' War, following a Swedish occupation and bombardment by imperial and later Bavarian troops.
Can you go inside Burg Wertheim?: The site is an open-air ruin without furnished interiors, and it can be explored on foot or as part of a guided tour.
Who owns Burg Wertheim today?: The town of Wertheim has owned it since 1995, having bought it from the former noble Löwenstein-Wertheim families.
Is there a restaurant at the castle?: Yes, a restaurant operates within the castle buildings with a terrace overlooking the town, separate from visiting the ruin itself.