Altnussberg Castle Ruins

Geiersthal, Germany

Altnußberg castle was built by the Counts of Bogen probably between 1174-1194. During the so-called Böckler warin 1468-1469 the castle was burned down and razed. Today the castle is excavated and reconstructed partially. Guided tours through the castle grounds and the attached castle museum are available in summer season.

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Auf dem Schloßberg, Geiersthal, Germany
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Founded: 1174-1194
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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www.burgruine-altnussberg.de

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Zefanja codée (12 months ago)
mooie ruine met mooie uitleg van de gids en ook is de geest van Willibald nog aanwezig :-)
Elizabeth Martinez Bartelt (2 years ago)
Nicht nur die Gegend ist wunderschön und der Ort interessant mit schöner Aussicht. Das Personal ist einfach unglaublich nett. Eine sehr gute Erfahrung für uns und unsere Hunde. 100% empfehlenswert!
Ossama Taki (2 years ago)
beautiful and old place you can see also the other villages from there
Fabien Jouannon (3 years ago)
Cool
Joseph Kanamkudam (3 years ago)
Lovely place.... historical place....
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