Can you visit the interior of Hohenbaden Castle?

No, the site is an open-air ruin with no furnished rooms.

When was Hohenbaden Castle built?

It dates from the 12th century, when it was the first residence of the margraves of Baden-Baden.

Where is Hohenbaden Castle located?

It stands above Baden-Baden, in Baden-Württemberg, on a ridge of the Black Forest.

What is the Oberburg?

It is the oldest part of the fortress, regarded as its original core.

Are there other castles nearby?

Yes, Yburg and Burg Alt-Eberstein are also located near Baden-Baden.

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Schloss Hohenbaden stands in Baden-Baden (Baden-Baden), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Hohenbaden Castle rises above Baden-Baden on a ridge of the Black Forest, in Baden-Württemberg. Built in the 12th century, it served as the first residence of the powerful margraves of Baden-Baden and formed part of a group of three strongholds guarding their lands. Now a ruin, the site still impresses through the sheer scale of its remains, especially the Oberburg, the oldest section of the complex.

What to know

Hohenbaden Castle is a ruin, with no furnished interior to visit.
The site sits high above Baden-Baden in the Black Forest and requires a walk to reach it.
The Oberburg is the oldest and most striking part of the surviving structure.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
The surrounding area is suited to hiking, with other ruins nearby such as Yburg and Burg Alt-Eberstein.

Where this château is

Baden-Baden · Baden-Baden · Baden-Württemberg

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Baden-Baden, Baden-Baden

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 12th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the interior of Hohenbaden Castle?: No, the site is an open-air ruin with no furnished rooms.
When was Hohenbaden Castle built?: It dates from the 12th century, when it was the first residence of the margraves of Baden-Baden.
Where is Hohenbaden Castle located?: It stands above Baden-Baden, in Baden-Württemberg, on a ridge of the Black Forest.
What is the Oberburg?: It is the oldest part of the fortress, regarded as its original core.
Are there other castles nearby?: Yes, Yburg and Burg Alt-Eberstein are also located near Baden-Baden.