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Schloss Oberstein, Idar-Oberstein

Castle Oberstein

Idar-Oberstein

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Idar-Oberstein

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Schloss Oberstein stands in Idar-Oberstein (Landkreis Birkenfeld), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Oberstein rises above the upper district of Idar-Oberstein, perched on a rocky spur over the Nahe valley, close to the well-known rock chapel. Built in the early 14th century by the House of Daun-Oberstein, it served as a comital residence before being reduced to an administrative seat. Destroyed by fire in the mid-19th century after already suffering damage from French troops, the building has been under continuous restoration since the early 1980s. Its triangular layout, corner towers and late Gothic gatehouse oriel still reflect its original defensive architecture.

What to know

  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • Access involves an uphill walk from the Oberstein district of Idar-Oberstein.
  • The restored rooms are mainly used today as a venue for events and receptions.
  • No verified opening hours or admission fees are available for individual visits.

Where this château is

Idar-Oberstein · Landkreis Birkenfeld · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Idar-Oberstein, Landkreis Birkenfeld

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Where is Schloss Oberstein located?
It stands above the Oberstein district of Idar-Oberstein, in Rhineland-Palatinate, close to the rock chapel.
How old is Schloss Oberstein?
It was built in the early 14th century by the House of Daun-Oberstein.
Can Schloss Oberstein be visited?
No verified opening hours or admission fees for individual visitors are currently available.
What remains of the original structure?
The triangular layout, corner towers and a late Gothic gatehouse oriel survive despite a 19th-century fire.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Birkenfeld

From the same period — 14e siècle