Is the Grasburg a castle in the usual sense?

No, it is an early medieval earthwork fortification, of which only rampart remains and a ruined chapel survive.

Can visitors access the Grasburg freely?

Yes, the site is outdoors and open with no set hours or admission fee.

What is the connection between the Grasburg and the counts of Stolberg?

Legend holds it was their ancestral seat, though this has never been historically confirmed.

What remains to be seen on site?

A system of ditches and ramparts, along with remains of a 13th-century chapel, including a gable wall and wall fragments.

Grasburg

Südharz

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Where: Südharz

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Open within 20 km

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Grasburg stands in Südharz (Landkreis Mansfeld-Südharz), in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The site lies deep in the wooded Südharz area, between the villages of Stempeda and Rottleberode, and is reached on foot.
Only earthwork remains and the partial ruins of a medieval chapel survive today, with no reconstructed building on site.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, as this is a freely accessible outdoor site.
Sturdy footwear is advisable given the uneven forest terrain.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	06:00-22:00
Tuesday	06:00-22:00
Wednesday	06:00-22:00
Thursday	06:00-22:00
Friday	06:00-22:00
Saturday	06:00-22:00
Sunday	06:00-22:00

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

Südharz · Landkreis Mansfeld-Südharz · Sachsen-Anhalt

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Address

06536 Nordhausen

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

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Frequently asked

Is the Grasburg a castle in the usual sense?: No, it is an early medieval earthwork fortification, of which only rampart remains and a ruined chapel survive.
Can visitors access the Grasburg freely?: Yes, the site is outdoors and open with no set hours or admission fee.
What is the connection between the Grasburg and the counts of Stolberg?: Legend holds it was their ancestral seat, though this has never been historically confirmed.
What remains to be seen on site?: A system of ditches and ramparts, along with remains of a 13th-century chapel, including a gable wall and wall fragments.