Obernburg
Gudensberg
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- Where
- Gudensberg
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Obernburg stands in Gudensberg (Schwalm-Eder-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.
The Burg Obernburg stands in ruins atop the Schlossberg, a basalt cone overlooking the town of Gudensberg in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis. Founded around the early twelfth century by the counts of the Hessengau, it survived several sieges and feuds before being looted and destroyed by Napoleonic troops in 1806. What remains today are sections of wall, the stump of the keep and the gatehouse, repaired through a series of restoration efforts. Since 2006 the site has also been used as an open-air exhibition space for art.
Where this château is
Gudensberg · Schwalm-Eder-Kreis · Hessen
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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km
Address
Schlossstr., Wenigenburg, 34281 Gudensberg
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Burg Obernburg freely?
- Yes, it is an open-air ruin that can be visited without a guided tour, though no official opening hours are given.
- What remains of the Burg Obernburg today?
- Sections of the enclosure wall, the base of the keep and the castle gate.
- Why is the Burg Obernburg a ruin?
- It was damaged during a British siege in 1761 and then destroyed by Napoleonic troops in 1806.
- Do you need to walk to reach the Burg Obernburg?
- Yes, the site sits atop the Schlossberg above Gudensberg and requires a walk uphill.
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Sources
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