Kipfenberg Castle, Kipfenberg, Germany

Kipfenberg Castle was built in the 12th century and was owned by the counts of Grögling-Hirschberg. In 1803 it was moved to the possession of state. Bodo Ebhardt restored and rebuilt the castle in the early 1900s. Today Kipfenberg is privately owned, but there is a Romans and Bavarians Museum in the outer bailey.

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Janet Breeze (13 months ago)
I had planned to stop here for lunch on a cycling tour as the reviews are good, Unfortunately it was closed and is only open for lunch at weekends. Today, May 7th. Opening hours are not displayed on the website, it would be useful to do so.

Sabina Akhundova (3 years ago)
everything was very nice, big room, newly renovated, nice owners, delicious food. only there was no air conditioner; ( the place is very beautiful. I stayed with my family for 1 day. I decided to add one more. It was beautiful) thank you

Tom Mawn (7 years ago)
While bicycle touring along the Altmuhltal Radweg, we stopped for lunch. Excellent, crispy yet tender schnitzel, lusciously seasoned lamb shank that fell off the bone and melted in your mouth, richly flavored potato salad, and for desert, homemade, meringue topped, rhubarb kuchen, which, although we were full from our entrees, we somehow managed to make disappear as soon as it touched the table. Excellent service, great patio dining under umbrellas, and clean restrooms. This was a real find, do not miss it.

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