Bosselstein Castle

Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Bosselstein Castle was built in 1150 and inhabited by the noblemen of Stein up until 1600. It subsequently fell into ruin, and today there are just a few walls and tower stump to be seen. When looking out from Fortress Bosselstein, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Oberstein.

References:

Comments

Your name



Marker
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors

Details

Founded: c. 1150
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.edelsteinland.de

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

IMMOBILIEN LONNY (2 years ago)
Idar-Oberstein - Bosselstein castle ruins. This castle ruin is located above the Nahe valley and the district of Oberstein with a beautiful view. The castle was built around 1150 and inhabited by the Lords of Stein until around 1600. After that, the castle was left to decay, so that today only a few walls and part of the tower have survived. Since the rock church and Oberstein Castle are in the immediate vicinity, these excursion destinations can be easily combined.
Melanie Hartenberger (2 years ago)
A touch of bygone days can be felt. Mandatory for all locals, optional for all visitors.
John McCauslin (2 years ago)
Nice view of town.
Jan Zemánek (3 years ago)
Just a small ruin of castle, or tower.
Branislav Abel (5 years ago)
Very nice, everything is renovated. The view into the depths from the window but especially through the hole in the original toilette is breathtaking :)
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Château de Foix

The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.

In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.