Rothenfels Castle

Rothenfels, Germany

Marquardt II von Grumbach, Vogt of Neustadt Abbey built a 'hunting lodge' on the hill where the Rothenfels castle stands today. Around 1200 the castle was rebuilt and the bergfried made form large bunter blocks on a square plan added. Construction of the new castle wall also started with large blocks but was finished with quarrystone.

In the 16th and early 17th century Rothenfels faced hardships, e.g. during the German Peasants War (1525) when the insurgents occupied and burned the castle. The Thirty Years' War brought another period of destruction: the castle was repeatedly occupied by passing armies and sacked.

Today Rothenfels Castle is associated with the Catholic youth movement 'Quickborn', and serves as a Christian education and conference centre. The castle is also a German Youth Hostel Association (DJH) youth hostel.

Address

Bergrothenfelser Straße 71, Rothenfels, Germany

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Details

Founded: c. 1200
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Neustadt am Main Abbey (4,4 km)

Neumünster (26,8 km)
Old Main Bridge (26,5 km)
St. Mary's Chapel (26,6 km)
Würzburg Residence (27,4 km)
Würzburg Cathedral (26,9 km)
St. Mary's Church (26,3 km)
Marienberg Fortress (26,3 km)
Johannisburg Palace (33,4 km)
Bad Kissingen Spa Town (48,6 km)

User Reviews

Niklas Baun (3 years ago)
Always great to come here with our group. The food is mostly on the smaller side, but yoou can always go to the kitchen and ask for more.

Michael Kneissler (4 years ago)
Real Castle, 1000 Years old above Main river. Hostel, event location, hotel. Very romantic.

Nadja Muller (5 years ago)
My daughter and I loved our stay here. Very friendly and relaxed, if you are willing to put up with bit more spartan accommodation.

Liana Pereira (6 years ago)
The place is just great for be concentrated, like in a course situation. One can be completely inside of the Burg and enjoy the focused atmosphere. The bookstore is an oasis: you can have a coffee and relax in the small garden. One minus point: the kitchen's quality. That's why only 4 stars.

SagaMan (7 years ago)
Very beautiful castle with a great view!

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