Sauerburg Castle, Kaub, Germany

Sauerberg Castle, which lies in a picturesque and isolated site by Sauerthal, stands out above all thanks to its handsome, 32-metre bergfried and high dividing wall with timber frame top. The estate lies on an entry path from the Rheinsteig trail and is therefore of special interest for hikers.

Count Palatine Ruprecht I of the Palatinate received permission in 1355 from the Archbishop of Mainz to build one of the mightiest border strongholds in today’s World Heritage Site. Sauerberg Castle, which lies in a picturesque and isolated site by Sauerthal, stands out above all thanks to its handsome, 32-metre bergfried and high dividing wall with timber frame top. Despite the extensions and historicised upgrading in the 20th century, the complex has remarkable substance for monument protection. This is how it transmits an authentic image of a strong, late mediaeval to early modern age castle.Since 2021, various events fill the castle with life. It is also possible to stay overnight in vacation apartments inside the castle.

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Hazmi Ikhwan (12 months ago)
Very nice castle.. I fought the undead from the cellar for quite a long time.. but other than that its very nice

Anıl Türktaş (2 years ago)
Road is very narrow, drive safe

Sven Kuhlemann (2 years ago)
Super nice here and this peace ??? the owner is super friendly and helpful ? The guard house is a dream

Thorsten Schemskötter (2 years ago)
We stayed there in the guard house and did a motorbike tour. This house is just great. The backdrop stunning. The tranquility.... Indescribable.... But then things got even better... We were allowed to get to know the owner of the castle and were just enthusiastic about his hospitality... So really hats off. He showed us everything and explained we were allowed to visit the castle. He explained and showed us everything and created an experience that I probably won't get again that often in my life. So one thing is certain ☝️ we will be back. And not just once. Greetings to the two with the cross motorcycles

V. La. (2 years ago)
The castle is privately owned. We have vacationed there. It was wonderful. I highly recommend it. We were allowed to bring our dogs, they could move freely. In the holiday home, of course, we made sure that they behaved. The castle and the grounds could not be entered by foreign visitors. It was heavenly peace and a great view.

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