Colmberg Castle

Colmberg, Germany

Colmberg Castle was built in the 13th century and purchased in 1318 by Duke Frederick IV of Nuremberg. In 1791 Colmberg fell under Prussian administration. From 1806 to 1880 it became the seat of the revenue office of the Kingdom of Bavaria. In 1927-1964 it was owned by the last Imperial Consul in Japan. Int1964 Unbehauen family of Colmberg bough the castle and started to reconstruct it into a comfortable hotel.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Mia Shim (5 months ago)
We absolutely loved our stay at Burg Colmberg! The staff were all very lovely and welcoming. It is a very well Maintained castle with a lot of charm and history. We loved all the decor and nooks throughout the floors. The rooms were simple but nice. Wish there was a kettle in there! We also found the rooms were not very soundproof which was annoying as the room next door were quite loud (not the fault of the hotel). We stayed for two nights and one night the restaurant wasn’t open. This is something that I recommend every one plan in advanced as there are limited options for places open in Colmberg except the supermarket, especially during the holiday season. When the restaurant was open, the food was so delicious and reasonably priced! We also recommend coming here with a car. We came on train and a bus which was doable but would have been so much easier with a car.
Toni Randolph (5 months ago)
We had a wonderful stay at Colmberg Castle Hotel and Restaurant. The dinner was delicious, the room warm and comfortable, and the breakfast satisfying and substantial. The staff was extremely friendly, and being that it’s family-owned and family-run, the welcome was warm and inviting. It is definitely a place you will will want to stay at if you’ve never spent the night in an actual castle and you’re visiting Bavaria.
Laurentiu Gheorghisan (5 months ago)
Totally recommend this place - this is a fairytale experience. You can have your room in an authentic castle but with modern touches - the rooms are warm and comfy and the food is great! Also my kid was very happy to be able to walk all over the castle as he pleased.
Dr. Mahboubeh Maleki (8 months ago)
We stayed there for 2 nights. Overall, I liked it. The view is great and the rooms are ok. The food menu was limited but the quality was fine. Drinks were ok. It is cool that they have deer around the hotel and then you can eat them! ? From my point of view, the price was too high sometimes.
Daisy Plyler (9 months ago)
I have eaten here 4 times and thought I had already reviewed here. To start off, the food is EXCELLENT! And barely even considering the fact that you’re eating *in a castle*, the prices are very reasonable. The food is always very fresh and they have seasonal menus. I have gotten something every time and have been pleased every time. A good portion of the menu is vegetarian, so I have many options to choose from. The staff, waiters, and the owners are very friendly and kind. I am lucky to live nearby so I can visit when I want. They also have a nice playground for children. I highly recommend the restaurant for families and couples.
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