Ehrenberg Castle

Bad Rappenau, Germany

Ehrenberg Castle dates from the early 12th century when it was built by the Counts of Lauffen. The oldest part of the wall around the main castle. The building of the main castle date from the 12th and 13th centuries. To existing keep dates from 1235. The castle was ruined in the Thirty Years' War. The new residential and farm buildings have been built in the 17th and 18th century. Today Ehrenberg is privately owned and can not be visited.

References:

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Address

K2148, Bad Rappenau, Germany

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Details

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

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Amos Davies (2 years ago)
This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay. Very relaxing to be here.

Adrian Cuvinciuc (4 years ago)
Private property. Be careful. ? inside.

Dan Man (6 years ago)
Private castle. But nice people living in that place.

Micheal Ruttinger (6 years ago)
Alte Burg mit schöner Aussicht

Jordan Alexander (8 years ago)
Scary place. We stayed there for 2 nights. There were no lights, mud EVERYWHERE, and very rude owners. NO HOT WATER!!!! Mean dog that barked at us whenever we left. There were MICE!!! Making noises throughout the night. Also not sure if there is a ghost or not, but it sounded like people walking throughout the night. Left the place completely spotless and the owner told us that we left the place insanely dirty. Complete lie. We hand washed all the dishes and made all of the beds. Everything in the house looked EXACTLY how we found it. Never would recommend to anyone coming here. Find somewhere else to stay or else they will expect you to deep clean the place or hire a maid!! Awful experience. Never again.

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