Dalberg Castle

Dalberg, Germany

Dalberg Castle was built sometime about 1150 to 1170. It was destroyed in wars of 1635 and 1689. Today the Romanesque keep and residential quarters remain from the 14th century as well as former Saint Anthony's Chapel.

Address

Gräfenbachstraße 40, Dalberg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1150-1170
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Raffaele Ruocco (2 years ago)
Went there by bike. Unfortunately, it is a bit difficult to get up because the path was very gravelly, the impression was MEGA! And the fact that the castle is so freely accessible made the whole thing spectacular, of course. (Who needs Heidelberg :-D )

P. S. (3 years ago)
Beautiful ruin. Many thanks to all the helpers who are preserving this ruin. A lot of passion, time and heart and soul went into this. Great!????

Besnik Marashi (3 years ago)
Super

Burgenfahnder (3 years ago)
Very nice ruin that is partially worked on. Unfortunately, due to the danger of collapse, only a small part can be visited. On the rock spur is a beautiful place to dream. A castle festival takes place on the 2nd weekend in September. Updated 04/03/2022 Another part is visitable.

Daniel Hall (6 years ago)
This place is so beautiful I lived in Dalberg for a month recently with my girlfriend and went up to check this out and it's so gorgeous up there and the views of Dalberg are breathtaking from up there would highly recommend a visit

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