Is Schloss Birstein still inhabited?

Yes, it has been the residence of the princely family of Isenburg since 1517.

How old is Schloss Birstein?

Its medieval core dates to the 12th century, with the complex expanded through the 18th century, including the Neues Schloss built between 1763 and 1768.

What can be seen in the coach yard?

16th-century Renaissance buildings whose roofs were later redesigned in Baroque style during the 18th century.

Does the castle still have its medieval keep?

Yes, the Bergfried of the original fortress is incorporated into the rear of the Neues Schloss.

Castle Birstein

Birstein

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Schloss Birstein stands in Birstein (Main-Kinzig-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Birstein stands on a narrow ridge in Birstein, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis district of Hesse, and has served as the residence of the princely family of Isenburg since 1517. The complex is arranged around three successive courtyards, the result of a medieval stronghold expanded between the 12th and 18th centuries. The Neues Schloss, built from 1763 to 1768, links the outer courtyard to the medieval core and incorporates the old keep at its rear. Around the coach yard stand 16th-century Renaissance buildings whose roofs were later remodelled in Baroque style.

What to know

The castle remains the residence of the princely family of Isenburg, which affects access to parts of the building.
No verified opening hours are available here, and visits should take this ongoing residential use into account.
The site sits on a narrow rocky ridge, so reaching it involves walking up a slope.
No verified information on admission fees or visit duration is available for this listing.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	08:00-14:00
Tuesday	08:00-14:00
Wednesday	08:00-14:00
Thursday	08:00-14:00
Friday	08:00-14:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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

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Child-friendly
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Where this château is

Birstein · Main-Kinzig-Kreis · Hessen

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Address

Schloßstraße 1, 63633 Birstein

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Château phone number

+49 6054 91750

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Is Schloss Birstein still inhabited?: Yes, it has been the residence of the princely family of Isenburg since 1517.
How old is Schloss Birstein?: Its medieval core dates to the 12th century, with the complex expanded through the 18th century, including the Neues Schloss built between 1763 and 1768.
What can be seen in the coach yard?: 16th-century Renaissance buildings whose roofs were later redesigned in Baroque style during the 18th century.
Does the castle still have its medieval keep?: Yes, the Bergfried of the original fortress is incorporated into the rear of the Neues Schloss.