What remains of the Burgstall Niedersenftenberg today?

Only faint traces of ditches and walls survive, with St George's Chapel now standing on the site.

Who built this castle?

It was built in the second half of the 13th century by the lords of Schlüsselberg, owners of the nearby Burg Obersenftenberg.

Why did the castle disappear?

It was destroyed during the Peasants' War in 1525 and finally demolished in 1723.

Can the site be visited freely?

Yes, it is an open-air site with no opening hours or admission fee, freely accessible to visitors.

Burgstall Niedersenftenberg

Buttenheim

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Where: Buttenheim

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Burgstall Niedersenftenberg stands in Buttenheim (Landkreis Bamberg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgstall Niedersenftenberg marks the remains of a former spur castle built in the 13th century on the Senftenberg hill, in the Senftenberg district of Buttenheim. Erected by the lords of Schlüsselberg alongside the nearby Burg Obersenftenberg, it was destroyed during the Peasants' War in 1525 and later demolished in the 18th century. Only faint traces of ditches and walls remain, and the site is now occupied by St George's Chapel.

What to know

Only faint traces of ditches and walls remain from the castle, visible outdoors and freely accessible.
St George's Chapel now stands on the site of the former stronghold.
The location sits atop the Senftenberg hill, so reaching it involves a walk with some elevation gain.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, as this is an open-air site without visitor facilities.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Where this château is

Buttenheim · Landkreis Bamberg · Bayern

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Address

Buttenheim, Landkreis Bamberg

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 13th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Burgstall Niedersenftenberg today?: Only faint traces of ditches and walls survive, with St George's Chapel now standing on the site.
Who built this castle?: It was built in the second half of the 13th century by the lords of Schlüsselberg, owners of the nearby Burg Obersenftenberg.
Why did the castle disappear?: It was destroyed during the Peasants' War in 1525 and finally demolished in 1723.
Can the site be visited freely?: Yes, it is an open-air site with no opening hours or admission fee, freely accessible to visitors.