Can you visit the Burgruine Haimburg at any time?

Yes, the ruin is freely accessible with no fixed opening hours or entrance fee.

Is the Burgruine Haimburg dangerous to visit?

Parts of the ruin pose a risk of collapse, so visitors should remain careful.

Who built the Burgruine Haimburg?

It was built by the lords of Haimburg, first recorded in a document of Emperor Henry III.

Why is the Burgruine Haimburg in ruins?

It was damaged during the Landshut War of Succession, burned by Nuremberg's troops in 1504, and destroyed by Swedish forces in 1648 during the Thirty Years' War.

Burgruine Haimburg

Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

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Burgruine Haimburg stands in Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Haimburg stands on a hilltop at 550 metres above sea level, overlooking the village of Haimburg in the municipality of Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz. Surviving remains of this medieval stronghold include a round keep, two gatehouses, foundation walls, vaulted cellars and a deep double neck ditch. Most of what can be seen dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, while the lower parts of the outer ring are thought to go back to the Romanesque period.

What to know

The ruin can be visited freely at any time, with no opening hours or admission ticket.
There is a risk of collapsing structures on site, so visitors should stay cautious.
Reaching the ruin involves a climb up to the hilltop, with no specific facilities mentioned.
No information is available regarding parking, accessibility or pets.

Where this château is

Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz · Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz · Bayern

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Address

92348 Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burgruine Haimburg at any time?: Yes, the ruin is freely accessible with no fixed opening hours or entrance fee.
Is the Burgruine Haimburg dangerous to visit?: Parts of the ruin pose a risk of collapse, so visitors should remain careful.
Who built the Burgruine Haimburg?: It was built by the lords of Haimburg, first recorded in a document of Emperor Henry III.
What remains of the Burgruine Haimburg today?: Visible remains include a round keep, two gatehouses, foundation walls, vaulted cellars and a double neck ditch.
Why is the Burgruine Haimburg in ruins?: It was damaged during the Landshut War of Succession, burned by Nuremberg's troops in 1504, and destroyed by Swedish forces in 1648 during the Thirty Years' War.