How old is Burg Wippra?

It was likely built in the early 11th century by the Counts of Wippra, on a site occupied since the 10th century.

Are there still standing buildings at Burg Wippra?

No, only remains of walls, a moat and the site of a now-filled well survive, with no roofed structures left.

Who owned Burg Wippra over the centuries?

After the Counts of Wippra, it passed to the Lords of Hackeborn, was sold to the Archbishopric of Magdeburg in 1328, and came into the hands of the Counts of Mansfeld from 1440.

Why is Burg Wippra a ruin today?

It burned down several times and was later stripped of building material by local residents after falling into decline in the late 16th century.

Burg Wippra

Wippra Castle

Sangerhausen

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Burg Wippra stands in Sangerhausen (Landkreis Mansfeld-Südharz), in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On a rocky spur above the hamlet of Wippra, part of Sangerhausen, lie the remains of a stronghold dating back to the 10th century. Visitors can still make out traces of a moat, sections of wall built from oversized fired bricks, and the spot where a now-filled well once stood. This is not a restored castle but a bare ruin, whose original layout, including an outer bailey and a square keep, can still be traced on the ground.

What to know

The site is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or entrance fee.
Reaching it involves a climb up a path to the rocky outcrop, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
This is a partial ruin with no roofed structures or laid-out visitor route.
No information is available regarding accessibility, parking, or whether dogs are allowed.

Where this château is

Sangerhausen · Landkreis Mansfeld-Südharz · Sachsen-Anhalt

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Address

Fleckstraße 10, 06543 Sangerhausen-Wippra

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Château phone number

+49 34775 20098

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 10th century

Frequently asked

How old is Burg Wippra?: It was likely built in the early 11th century by the Counts of Wippra, on a site occupied since the 10th century.
Are there still standing buildings at Burg Wippra?: No, only remains of walls, a moat and the site of a now-filled well survive, with no roofed structures left.
Who owned Burg Wippra over the centuries?: After the Counts of Wippra, it passed to the Lords of Hackeborn, was sold to the Archbishopric of Magdeburg in 1328, and came into the hands of the Counts of Mansfeld from 1440.
Why is Burg Wippra a ruin today?: It burned down several times and was later stripped of building material by local residents after falling into decline in the late 16th century.