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Schloss Braunfels

Braunfels Castle

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

Standing on a basalt cone above the town of Braunfels, this Schloss has belonged to the same princely family for eight centuries and remains their residence today. Starting as a medieval watchtower first recorded in 1246, the building was reshaped repeatedly over time before receiving, in the late 19th century, its neo-Gothic outline of turrets and bay windows. Guided tours lead through the knights' hall and trace the long building history, while a separate museum displays the family's weapons, uniforms, coins and porcelain.

What to know

  • The inhabited parts of the castle can only be seen on a guided tour, while the princely family museum can be visited independently.
  • The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.
  • Open-air opera performances take place in the castle courtyard during summer, alongside the regular guided tours.
  • The guided tour covers several centuries of building history, from the medieval watchtower to the 19th-century neo-Gothic remodeling.

Where this château is

Braunfels · Lahn-Dill-Kreis · Hessen

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Address

Braunfels, Lahn-Dill-Kreis

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Hessen

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Frequently asked

Is Schloss Braunfels still lived in?
Yes, the princely family that has owned it for eight centuries still resides there.
Can you visit Schloss Braunfels without a guide?
The living quarters require a guided tour, but the princely family museum can be visited independently.
What can you see inside Schloss Braunfels?
Highlights include the knights' hall, the medieval watchtower and the 19th-century neo-Gothic additions.
Where is Schloss Braunfels located?
In Braunfels, in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district, in Hesse.

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