Hornberg Castle, Hornberg, Germany

Hornberg Castle is a historic fortification located in the Black Forest region of southwestern Germany. The castle, which is situated on a hill above the town of Hornberg, dates back to the 13th century and has played a significant role in the history of the region.

The castle was first built in the early 13th century as a defensive fortress, and it was used to control the surrounding territory and protect the people of the region from invaders. Over the centuries, the castle was expanded and renovated, and it eventually became a residence for the local nobles.

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Tian van Rooy (4 months ago)
We stayed at the hotel of the castle for one night. I decided to visit the castle which costs 7 euros. I love the fact that I could walk every inch of this castle. I was the only person in the entire castle and could imagine it at its prime during the 13th tot 15th century. Its not commercialised like many other castles.

Cyriel Rademacher (6 months ago)
Amazing restaurant and hotel. The people are friendly, the history of the place is impressive, the food is top notch, the hotel room very clean and most of all the view is spectacular from the terrass. Everything 5/5. Please perfect for a warm summer evening.

Martin Hajšman (3 years ago)
Great hotel with great restaurant. Very nice place to stay either business or professional. Beutiful view ;-)

Don (4 years ago)
Runes (symbols) craved on the wall all other the place. It's just magical and mysterious.

Dan Man (6 years ago)
Nice castle. Good place to explore

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Sigmaringen Castle was first mentioned in the year 1077 in the chronicles of Petershausen monastery. The oldest parts of the castle are concealed beneath the alterations made during the 17th and the 19th centuries. The secret of the earliest settlement built on this defendable rock will never be fully revealed: large-scale excavation work would be necessary, which the extensive land development renders impossible. Judging from the many Roman remains unearthed in the area around Sigmaringen, the 12th century keep known as the 'Roman Tower' could be traced back to a Roman predecessor.

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These remains give us a good idea of how the castle might have looked during the 12th century.

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