Sterrenberg Castle

Kamp-Bornhofen, Germany

By 1034, Sterrenberg was being mentioned as an imperial castle, but the source is not certain. In 1190, Sterrenberg Castle is listed in the book of Werner von Bolanden as a fief, together with the custom point in Bornhofen. The noble family of Bolanden stayed as lords of Sterrenberg Castle until the second half of the 13th century. From this early period, the bergfried and the first, inner shield wall have survived.

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

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Wilma Eker (2 months ago)
Beautiful view and a terrace overlooking the Rhine, really worth going to. Tasty waffles
EvA (2 months ago)
Unfortunately it is a place where only weddings and events take place (there is a restaurant for this), so you can't see much of the castle other than the exterior and the surroundings. Of course, the views from there of the Rhine and the landscapes are unique due to its height and perspective.
Lxx (15 months ago)
A lovely restaurant in the castle. The walk up to the castle was fantastic. For those who want to avoid the sport it is possible to drive up by car.
Tryst Horn (17 months ago)
A fair bit smaller than most of the castles in the area, but well restored while keeping to the original design. There is a restaurant on site that serves German cuisine and a hotel for those that wish to overnight. You can also book the castle for events such as weddings
Silvermonkey1 (2 years ago)
It is really an experience to visit both castles. Sterrenberg Castle consists mainly of a castle ruin and the possibility to eat and drink something. The view from both castle ruins is simply overwhelming. With this castle ruin, the keep is simply a must and is open until 6 p.m. If you want to eat something with an extremely beautiful view, you've come to the right place. However, the Sterrenberg ruins are a lot larger than the Liebenstein ruins. It was a very nice day ?????
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