Westerburg Castle

Westerburg, Germany

Schloss Westerburg, first recorded in 1192, but probably built earlier, is situated in the town of Westerburg in the forested hills of the Westerwald and is on the site of an older castle dating to the 12th century. The latter belonged to the counts of Leiningen but was transferred to the House of Runkel as the result of the marriage of Siegfried III of Runkel to a daughter of the House of Leiningen in the early 13th century. In the first half of the 13th century the castle was the seat of the lords of Westerburg, who had split off from the House of Runkel by 1288 with Henry I of Westerburg.

The castle was considerably expanded and remodelled over the course of time and, for a long time was the residence of a branch of the counts of Leiningen-Westerburg. The northeast corner and the north front of the site are probably the oldest surviving sections. They include the castle chapel and probably date to the early 13th century. The building that contains the great hall was built between 1476 and 1483. The remaining parts of the site date to the 18th century when it was expanded to a schloss.

Schloss Westerburg is in private ownership and houses a restaurant, and a dental institute.

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

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TSK (2 years ago)
We visited it during the ɓl night and again during the day. Worth the visit if you are in town. We stayed at Hotel Deynique, from where we saw this picturesque place.
Dirk Teubert (3 years ago)
Very nice restored castle, ideal for celebrations - weddings, restaurant in the castle, currently closed, castle park and parking spaces on site
Marcel Birkner (6 years ago)
Great food. Lovely castle. Friendly personal. Definitely coming back again
Ank Sretz (6 years ago)
Nice atmosphere, very cozy. Rustic dining room in old natural stone masonry. Very nice friendly service, unobtrusive and competent. The food itself isn't spectacular, but it's good and reasonably priced. There is something for every budget. You should reserve in advance, the restaurant is well frequented.
christiaan de winter (7 years ago)
Food in a medieval setting, what more can a man ask for
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