Nassenfels Castle

Nassenfels, Germany

Nassenfels castle dates from the 12th-13th century. The first reference to the castle is dated to 1245, when Count Gebhard III of Hirschberg was assassinated when he was besieging Nassenfels castle. The castle was reconstructed and enlarged later and the current appearance dates from c. 1400. The three towers were built by bishop Friedrich von Oettingen. Nassenfels was again restored in 1464 and 1699. in 1807 the castle was sold to private owners and used as a quarry.

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Schloßstraße 1, Nassenfels, Germany
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Sandra W. (2 years ago)
Schöne alte Burg, nicht weit von Neuburg an der Donau. Ich kam zufällig nach dem Besuch des Schlosses Neuburg hier vorbei und habe mich über das alte Gemäuer gefreut. Schönes Motiv
RICHARD Paluch (3 years ago)
Gemütlicher Weihnachtsmarkt mit gutem Essen und Angeboten
Sven Büchler (3 years ago)
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Hans Lachmund (3 years ago)
Bei meiner Rad - Tour von Ingolstadt nach Dollenstein (an der Altmühl) kam ich an der Burg Nassenfels vorbei. Es ist eine kleine Burg die sich in privatem Besitz befindet und daher von innen nicht besichtigt werden kann. Neben der Burg befindet sich ein sehr schöner Rastplatz für Wanderer oder Radfahrer.
Michael und Iwona Schels (3 years ago)
Eine interessante Burg mit Geschichte. Allerdings nur an Festivals oder Ausstellungen zugänglich. Ansonsten kann man Sie nur von Aussen betrachten. Schade. Wir kommen gerne wieder wenn ein Fest stattfindet.
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