Auerbach Castle

Auerbach, Vogtland, Germany

Auerbach Castle was built in the 12th century to protect the new settlers from Franconia and Thüringen. The castle had a moat and drawbridge. In the 1757 the castle was destroyed by fire. In 1849 it was reconstructed and altered. Today it hosts a restaurant

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

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Babsi (13 months ago)
Nice ambience, friendly service, but what is it about a restaurant? The food! Unfortunately it didn't taste good at all, I had tagliatelle with scampi - totally over salted and I paid a lot of money for it, it was very annoying, my body is on strike at home with diarrhea! This shouldn't happen after visiting a restaurant!!!!! I didn't complain about the food, but rather indulged myself as much as I could, since we had guests and had invited them to the castle tower that evening.
RAY AXY (14 months ago)
It was delicious and the view from the tower is great. You just have to ask if you can go up then one of the employees opens the door and the castle dog is super cute. The employees are very nice but waiting an hour just for the starter is just too much
Susann Kretzschmar (20 months ago)
We were here for the first time today and immediately felt at home. The food was fantastic. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was extremely accommodating. We will be back definitely.
Jana Baranova (20 months ago)
You have to buy the entrance ticket for the tower in the city museum (under the tower) (then you will get the key)
Tom “RiTo” Richter (3 years ago)
Unfortunately currently closed. However, you have a wonderful view from the terrace.
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