Vlotho Castle

Vlotho, Germany

Vlotho was a medieval hill castle above the town with same name. The extended property is located on the Amtshausberg with a steep grade to east and south. The bent river has a natural harbour, on the medieval main road from Frankfurt to Bremen.

The castle was built around 1250. It was razed around 1368. The foundation is the only part from the medieval period. Drawings dating back to 1581 are extant, but they are no reliable representation. The castle ruins were demolished in 1709, with only the dungeon surviving until 1936. The castle ruin is c. 110 metres m long and c. 60 metres m wide. The surrounding wall is mostly preserved.

Part of the reconstructed castle is covered by a modern protective roof. The property features a restaurant with garden area. The terrace offers a view over the Weser valley.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Burgstraße 41, Vlotho, Germany

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Details

Founded: c. 1250
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Angelika Meyer (15 months ago)
Worth a visit in any weather. Great view of the Weser. Good parking facilities. Great for hiking in good weather. Castle is also interesting. Always my pleasure.

X Y (15 months ago)
Nice destination. A great place in every season. Great view. Interesting to explore the castle ruins or a hike in the area.

Claudia (17 months ago)
Really beautiful the view really worth the trip. The restaurant was also very friendly, which is immediately noticeable

Anke Hinrichs (19 months ago)
Great viewing point. With a bike, the journey up is a challenge. The restaurant wasn't open, but you could still enjoy the view.

Helmut Bieler-Wendt (4 years ago)
Historical hilltop castle, reconstructed in 1935/36, later secured so that small explorations are possible. Magnificent viewpoint with a small playground and a good Spanish restaurant. Worth it for people interested in both history and cuisine - child-friendly ?

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