Bronnen Castle

Buchheim, Germany

Bronnen Castle is located on steep rock over Danube. It is not open to the public. The castle was built around 1100-1150. The decayed castle was converted into a hunting lodge in the 18th century and new chapel was built in 1755.

Address

Buchheim, Germany

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Wilfried Briemle (5 months ago)
Very beautiful castle located on a mountain, with the Bronner Cave underneath, the climb is very steep but the cave is really worth seeing. Signposted from the end of Buchheim

Heino Wild (5 months ago)
Beautiful castle, but it is a private house and cannot be entered. But it's a great photo opportunity on the Donauwelle hiking trail.

Oliver Novak (7 months ago)
I don't understand a lot of the entries here...it IS privately owned AND inhabited by TENANTS, why should it be possible to just get in there? Do you let people into your home? It's like in a museum: look, don't touch!

Kristin Christ (16 months ago)
It's impressive how this castle stands on the towering rocks. Great photo opportunity, I would be very interested to see what it looks like from the inside. Unfortunately it is closed as it is privately owned.

Jockel S. (2 years ago)
Nice castle. Worth a visit. There are many hiking and cycling trails in the area. Worth a visit. However, you cannot visit it.

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