Wachsenburg Castle
Amt Wachsenburg
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Veste Wachsenburg stands in Amt Wachsenburg (Ilm-Kreis), in Thuringia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Wachsenburg Castle crowns a cone-shaped hill in the Ilm-Kreis district of Thuringia, forming part of the Drei Gleichen, a group of three medieval hilltop castles east of Gotha. Founded as early as the 10th century by Hersfeld Abbey, it passed through many owners, was damaged in conflicts, and was substantially rebuilt between 1900 and 1913 in a neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic style evoking medieval fortification. Visitors today can see the Pallas hall, the former commandant's house, a well over 90 metres deep dug in the 17th century, and the Hohenlohe tower, a keep added in the early 20th century.
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What to know
- The castle sits atop a cone-shaped hill, so reaching it involves a walk uphill from the nearest car park.
- Part of the building complex now functions as a working hotel and restaurant.
- A small privately run museum occupies part of the former military exhibition halls.
- The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Thuringia.
- Wachsenburg is one of the Drei Gleichen, a group of three hilltop castles visible together in the region.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Sunday | 11:00-16:00 |
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Annual closures : 24.12., 31.12., from 19 to 27 October 2026 (annual closure)
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- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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Where this château is
Amt Wachsenburg · Ilm-Kreis · Thüringen
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Address
Veste Wachsenburg, 99334 Amt Wachsenburg
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- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Thüringen
- Period of construction
- 10th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit Wachsenburg Castle?
- The site houses a small museum along with a hotel and restaurant occupying the historic buildings.
- How old is Wachsenburg Castle?
- The earliest structures likely date to the 10th century, built under the influence of Hersfeld Abbey.
- What are the Drei Gleichen?
- They are a group of three medieval hilltop castles east of Gotha, with Wachsenburg being one of them.
- Can you stay overnight at Wachsenburg Castle?
- Yes, part of the complex has operated as a hotel since the 1960s.
- Is there much walking involved to reach the castle?
- The castle stands atop a cone-shaped hill, so reaching it requires walking uphill.
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