Bürresheim Castle

Mayen, Germany

Bürresheim Castle is a medieval castle northwest of Mayen. It is built on rock in the Eifel mountains above the Nette. Bürresheim Castle, Eltz Castle and Lissingen Castle are the only castles in the Eifel region which have never been destroyed. It was inhabited until 1921 and is now a museum.

Built in the 12th century, Bürresheim was first mentioned in 1157 with its former owners, the noble Eberhard and Mettfried “de Burgenesem”. The castle consists of buildings constructed between the twelfth and the seventeenth century. Almost all of it is original, including the twelfth century keep, which is the oldest part. The castle was never taken or raised or slighted (unlike almost all other Rhine castles). It featured in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in which it was called Brunwald Castle.

Address

Schloss Bürresheim 92, Mayen, Germany

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Details

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

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
germanculture.com.ua

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Maria Laach Abbey (7,5 km)
Löwenburg and Philippsburg Castles (6 km)
Genovevaburg Castle (4,1 km)

Bonn Minster (42,7 km)
Deutsches Eck (30,2 km)
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (30,8 km)
Deutschherrenhaus (30,2 km)
Marksburg Castle (34,5 km)
Eltz Castle (19,8 km)
Cochem Castle (23,4 km)
Electoral Palace (42,7 km)
Liebfrauenkirche (29,5 km)

User Reviews

Dolf van der Haven (5 months ago)
We only saw this castle from outside because it is only open Thursdays to Sundays.

Robert Godiciu (8 months ago)
Great well preserved castle. Tour was only in German though.

Lizzy (13 months ago)
Looks nice on the outside but your only able to explore half the castle and not the good half either. You can't go up onto the Tallest tower, poorly furnished and unrealistically so too, Fee was 10€ But if your not into all the information of the old people who lived there I wouldn't recommend, Very boring tour and the only, Decent, Things to look at where the grandfather clocks and the few other clocks

Kelly Schultz (2 years ago)
Well preserved castle with really good tour. Tours are in German, but we got lucky with our guide and he would present in German and then offer to answer questions for us in English. He definitely went above and beyond. Lots of little details around every corner. I would definitely recommend.

Richard Firby (2 years ago)
Nice castle to visit, just bear in mind that you are unable to explore the castle alone and must be part of a tour. These tours are only offered in German.

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