When can you visit the Burgruine Hilpoltstein?

According to available information, the ruin is open to visitors from April to October.

Who built the Burgruine Hilpoltstein?

It was founded around 1100 by the lords of Stein and later expanded in the 13th century by Heinrich von Stein.

What remains to be seen at the site?

The 22-metre keep, sections of the bossed-stone curtain wall, the rock-cut entrance and the 1473 granary building known as the Traidkasten.

Are there events held at the ruin?

Yes, a medieval festival in May, a traditional Burgfest in early August, and an open-air theatre in July and August.

Burgruine Hilpoltstein

Hilpoltstein

Visit

Hours to be confirmed

Book a visit

You are leaving for the château’s own website

See guided tours and skip-the-line tickets tooTickets via our partner GetYourGuide, affiliate link

Where: Hilpoltstein

Hours and prices not verified at the source yet.Check on the official website

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

Burgruine Hilpoltstein stands in Hilpoltstein (Landkreis Roth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burgruine Hilpoltstein overlooks the town of the same name from a sandstone outcrop in the Landkreis Roth, Bavaria. Founded around 1100 by the lords of Stein, it reached its architectural peak in the 13th century under Heinrich von Stein, with a final phase of works carried out in the early 17th century by Duchess Maria Dorothea. Visitors can see a remarkably well-preserved 22-metre keep, sections of bossed sandstone walls, and an entrance cut straight into the rock. The ruin still hosts open-air events, including a summer ruin theatre.

What to know

The ruin can be visited from April to October.
Access to the keep goes through a narrow passage cut into the rock, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
A medieval festival takes place around the site in May, and a traditional Burgfest is held in early August.
In July and August the ruin becomes an open-air stage for a summer theatre.
The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	10:30-17:00
Tuesday	10:30-17:00
Wednesday	10:30-17:00
Thursday	10:30-17:00
Friday	10:30-17:00
Saturday	10:30-17:00
Sunday	10:30-17:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Hilpoltstein · Landkreis Roth · Bayern

Map of the area around Burgruine Hilpoltstein

Loading the map…

This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Maria-Dorothea-Straße 7, 91161 Hilpoltstein

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

Get directions View on a map

Château phone number

+49 9174 978505

Call

The safest check before setting off: today’s hours, guided-tour availability, where to park.

4.6 / 5from 769 Google reviews

Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

In pictures

Frequently asked

When can you visit the Burgruine Hilpoltstein?: According to available information, the ruin is open to visitors from April to October.
Who built the Burgruine Hilpoltstein?: It was founded around 1100 by the lords of Stein and later expanded in the 13th century by Heinrich von Stein.
What remains to be seen at the site?: The 22-metre keep, sections of the bossed-stone curtain wall, the rock-cut entrance and the 1473 granary building known as the Traidkasten.
Are there events held at the ruin?: Yes, a medieval festival in May, a traditional Burgfest in early August, and an open-air theatre in July and August.