Why is the Teufelsburg called the Devil's Castle?

The popular name comes from a legend in which a knight of the castle sold his soul to the devil before a duel.

What was the original name of the Teufelsburg?

It was originally called Neu-Felsberg, first documented in a record from 1370.

Can the inside of the Teufelsburg be visited?

A small museum with finds from the excavations can be seen, but only by prior arrangement.

Where is the Teufelsburg located?

It stands in Überherrn, in the Landkreis Saarlouis, Saarland, on a rocky spur overlooking the Saar valley.

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Teufelsburg stands in Überherrn (Landkreis Saarlouis), in Saarland, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Teufelsburg is a castle ruin perched on a rocky spur north of Felsberg, a district of Überherrn in Saarland. Built in the 14th century under the name Neu-Felsberg by Duke John I of Lorraine, it overlooks the Saar valley from a height of around 320 metres. Abandoned and stripped of its stones in the 17th century, it was excavated and partly rebuilt from 1968 onwards, with a further restoration carried out between 2009 and 2010. A small museum now displays finds from the excavations along with minerals and fossils from Felsberg.

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What to know

The site can be reached on foot from the Oberfelsberg district via a farm track.
The Vauban-Steig hiking trail passes close to the ruin.
Visits to the small museum inside require prior booking.
The site is mainly valued for its panoramic view over the Saar valley and the Hunsrück.
The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in Saarland.

Practical information

Opening hours

every Sunday: 15h00-17h00

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Parking: Not verified

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Gift shop
Picnic area

Where this château is

Überherrn · Landkreis Saarlouis · Saarland

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Address

Felsberg, 66802 Überherrn

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Château phone number

+49 6836 9090

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal
Period of construction: 14th century

Frequently asked

Why is the Teufelsburg called the Devil's Castle?: The popular name comes from a legend in which a knight of the castle sold his soul to the devil before a duel.
What was the original name of the Teufelsburg?: It was originally called Neu-Felsberg, first documented in a record from 1370.
Can the inside of the Teufelsburg be visited?: A small museum with finds from the excavations can be seen, but only by prior arrangement.
Where is the Teufelsburg located?: It stands in Überherrn, in the Landkreis Saarlouis, Saarland, on a rocky spur overlooking the Saar valley.