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Schloss Neuenburg, Freyburg

Neuenburg Castle

Freyburg

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Schloss Neuenburg stands in Freyburg (Burgenlandkreis), in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Neuenburg Castle rises above the Unstrut valley near Freyburg, in the Burgenlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt. Founded around 1090 by the Thuringian landgrave Ludwig der Springer, it became one of the principal strongholds of the Ludowingian dynasty, alongside the Wartburg, before passing to the Wettin family and later serving as an electoral hunting residence. Visitors can see the twelfth-century double chapel, the castle's architectural highlight, along with remains of the original medieval structure and later Renaissance and Baroque additions.

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What to know

  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • The twelfth-century double chapel is the architectural highlight of any visit.
  • The castle sits on a rocky spur above Freyburg, so reaching it involves an uphill walk from town.
  • The complex combines a museum with catering facilities, as developed since it reopened after 1990.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)Closed
Tuesday10:00-18:00
Wednesday10:00-18:00
Thursday10:00-18:00
Friday10:00-18:00
Saturday10:00-18:00
Sunday10:00-18:00

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Where this château is

Freyburg · Burgenlandkreis · Sachsen-Anhalt

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Address

Freyburg, Burgenlandkreis

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Where is Neuenburg Castle located?
It stands near Freyburg, in the Burgenlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, on a spur above the Unstrut valley.
Who founded Neuenburg Castle?
It was founded around 1090 by the Thuringian landgrave Ludwig der Springer, ancestor of the Ludowingian dynasty.
What is the main highlight of a visit to Neuenburg Castle?
The twelfth-century double chapel in the inner courtyard is considered the architectural highlight.
Is Neuenburg Castle connected to the Wartburg?
Yes, both were key strongholds of the Thuringian landgraves and the Ludowingian dynasty.

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