Mittelburg Castle

Neckarsteinach, Germany

Mittelburg castle, one of the four castles above Neckarsteinach, was probably built around 1165 by Conrad I of Steinach, the youngest son of Bligger II of Steinach. The castle was rebuilt into a Renaissance palace in the 16th century and Gothicized in the 19th century. Nowadays it is a home to the von Warsberg-Dorth family

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Schloßsteige 10, Neckarsteinach, Germany
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Founded: c. 1165
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Neelesh Singh (11 months ago)
Very nice town just aside Neckar river. Some time you feel like you want stay there for long time as it doesn't have much rush comparing with other cities and town
Koeka (2 years ago)
Great opportunity to get right up to a castle and easier access to the foot trails behind it
Andrea Cini (2 years ago)
Very nice small town along the Neckar river
Henrique 0000 (3 years ago)
Lot of zombies, but it's a fun place
Elena Krasteva (3 years ago)
Love it
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