Pyrmont Castle

Roes, Germany

Burg Pyrmont was built in the late 12th century by Kuno von Schönburg. It was first time mentioned in document dating from 1225. Waldbott Bassenheim family restored the castle in 1712, but it was partially demolished during the French occupation in the tide of 18th and 19th centuries. The last restoration was made in 1912. Today Pyrmont castle is open to the public.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Burg Pyrmont 2, Roes, Germany

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Details

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

More Information

www.burg-pyrmont.de

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

James Conn (9 months ago)
Beautiful castle but closed now. You can still get pics of the outside.

Crystal Flick (3 years ago)
Great hiking with some moderately steep inclines

Kerry Ward (4 years ago)
This castle was closed when we visited so had a little look around the castle grounds and took a few pictures. Would loved to have seen more. Maybe next time.

Steve Berkey (4 years ago)
Wondrful site for a wedding. Food and service were great. The sleeping rooms in the castle are very nice.

Joseph Stevens (4 years ago)
Not sure where to park. Saw cars lined up and down the road. It appeared to be closed (for a party?) when we arrived, though there were no signs to this effect. So we took a few pictures and left.

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