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Schloss Neidstein, Etzelwang

Schloss Neidstein

Neidstein Castle

Etzelwang

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Schloss Neidstein stands in Etzelwang (Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 16th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Neidstein stands on a rocky plateau in the Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach, in Bavaria, on the site of a medieval Burg destroyed in the early 16th century. Rebuilt by Jobst von Brand and completed in 1513, the building combines remnants of the original stronghold with a Renaissance residence. Now privately owned, it mainly hosts events and receptions rather than open public tours.

What to know

  • The site is privately owned and mainly rented for weddings and events, with no publicly known visiting hours.
  • Access is via the village of Etzelwang, on a rocky plateau within the Schergenbuck nature reserve.
  • Ruins of the 11th-century medieval Burg remain alongside the 16th-century Schloss.
  • The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • No verified information exists about an entrance fee or a self-guided visit duration.

Where this château is

Etzelwang · Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach · Bayern

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Address

Etzelwang, Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction
16th century

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Frequently asked

Can Schloss Neidstein be visited freely?
The castle is privately owned and mainly used for events, with no regularly known public visiting access.
Where is Schloss Neidstein located?
It stands in Etzelwang, in the Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, on a rocky plateau near the Nuremberg region.
Does Schloss Neidstein date back to the Middle Ages?
A medieval Burg from the 11th century already stood on the site, but the current building was rebuilt and completed in 1513.
Who owned Schloss Neidstein?
The von Brand family held it for centuries, before it was sold in 2006 and again in 2009 to its current private owner.

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach

From the same period — 16e siècle