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Numburg, Kyffhäuserland

Numburg

Kyffhäuserland

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Where
Kyffhäuserland

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Numburg stands in Kyffhäuserland (Kyffhäuserkreis), in Thuringia, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Numburg is a former spur castle, now vanished, that stood on the Schlossberg some two kilometres north of Badra in Thuringia. First recorded in the early 12th century, it once guarded an old route leading south from the Goldene Aue and offered protection to nearby settlements. Only ruins remain today, including a medieval chapel dedicated to Peter and Paul, set within a landscape of small hills close to the Kelbra reservoir.

What to know

  • This is not a preserved castle but a ruin site, best understood within its natural surroundings.
  • Access runs through the protected Badraer Schweiz area north of Badra, across hilly terrain.
  • The site includes the remains of a medieval chapel, with no other visitable structure.
  • The nearby Numburg cave, once the largest in the Kyffhäuser range, is now inaccessible due to permanent flooding.
  • No opening hours, fees or visitor facilities are attached to this site.

Where this château is

Kyffhäuserland · Kyffhäuserkreis · Thüringen

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Address

Badra, 99707 Kyffhäuserland

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

Can the Numburg still be visited today?
Only ruins remain, including a medieval chapel, set within a protected natural landscape.
Where is the Numburg located?
On the Schlossberg, about two kilometres north of Badra, in Kyffhäuserland, Thuringia.
What is the history of the Numburg?
It was first recorded in 1116 as the property of a vassal of Emperor Henry V, later passing to Walkenried monastery and then to several noble families.
Can the Numburg cave be visited?
No, this cave, once the largest in the Kyffhäuser range, is now permanently flooded and inaccessible.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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From the same period — 12e siècle