Weinheim Castle

Weinheim, Germany

Weinheim Castle (Weinheimer Schloss) was built in the early 1400s by Rupert of the Palatinate. Louis III, also Elector Palatine, finished it to the current appearance in 1537. The castle tower were restored to the neo-Gothic style in 1868 by Baron Christian Friedrich Gustav von Berckheim.

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Address

Obertorstraße 9, Weinheim, Germany

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Joseph Buckles (2 years ago)
They are being very careful right now about COVID. I saw them sanitizing the hand rails. This is good. Everything here was perfect. Good service. Good food. And excellent views. But the tower is closed.

Julian Lima (2 years ago)
Beautiful place with an amazing view. Good selection of beers for those who want to rest a bit from the long walk up.

Mahmoud Tabikh (2 years ago)
Very nice place to be and the hike is well worth the view! some people had thrown trash on the floor which was unacceptable.

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