Merburg Castle

Homburg, Germany

Merburg Castle near Homburg is described as one of the oldest and smallest castle in Saarland. It was built in the 11th century. The ruins contain remains of octagonal tower and walls.

Address

Am Alten Schloß 30, Homburg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Ottonian Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Schwarzenacker Roman Museum (5,5 km)
Hohenburg Castle Ruins (2,5 km)
Zweibrücken Castle (7,1 km)
Alexanderskirche (7,3 km)

Basilica St. Johann (28,8 km)
Alte Brücke (29,2 km)
Saarbrücken Castle (29,3 km)
St. George's Church (63 km)
Ludwigskirche (29,6 km)
Haguenau Historical Museum (63,2 km)
Basilica of St. Wendelin (22,8 km)
Nanstein Castle (17,9 km)
Kaiserpfalz (32 km)

User Reviews

Tansa Ripa (19 months ago)
A quiet place to enjoy the good weather. There is a lake to fish too!! We will be back.... ?

Dunkel Ruhr Outdoors (3 years ago)
A great excursion destination for young and old, fantastic hiking tour for a beautiful day. Next door you can eat delicious food at the Fischweier...

K. (3 years ago)
Only a few walls can be seen. The area is very well maintained. The environment is great and invites you to walk and be happy. Right next to it is the "Fischerhütte". Beautiful ambiance.

Julia Erz (5 years ago)
Great, very little castle ruins! Not much to see but it's nice to go hike around! There is only one information post at the castle but it's so old you can't read it. At the parking lot nearby there is a board about the information about the castle.

Michaela (7 years ago)
Very nice, with a hiker's hut and pond, great for joggers and hikers!

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