Details
Founded: 1260-1270Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)
Rating
4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
cindy angel (7 months ago)
We put 4 because it’s a long way up :). Ruins are ok; we couldn’t go inside tower. It’s a enjoyable trip if you like walking through forest
We put 4 because it’s a long way up :). Ruins are ok; we couldn’t go inside tower. It’s a enjoyable trip if you like walking through forest
Andre Gerspach (7 months ago)
After driving from Freiburg on a research trip I was driving past Waldkirch and decided to stop and look around. Beautiful little town and easy to find your way around. I saw there were castle ruins nearby but had a bit of trouble finding the way to it as I couldn’t find any signage. Eventually I found the road and i trekked up the quaint residential road to my destination. It was a good little hike in the woods as well. Once at the ruins (not a huge castle at all) I enjoyed the views of the village below. Apparently, I arrived on a day I couldn’t go up into the tower. I think they said it was closed on that day. Despite that, I still had a great view.
After driving from Freiburg on a research trip I was driving past Waldkirch and decided to stop and look around. Beautiful little town and easy to find your way around. I saw there were castle ruins nearby but had a bit of trouble finding the way to it as I couldn’t find any signage. Eventually I found the road and i trekked up the quaint residential road to my destination. It was a good little hike in the woods as well. Once at the ruins (not a huge castle at all) I enjoyed the views of the village below. Apparently, I arrived on a day I couldn’t go up into the tower. I think they said it was closed on that day. Despite that, I still had a great view.
Gina Saarberg (2 years ago)
The castle was a nice walk up from the town, through a forest area. Along the way you are greeted with several knights with informational plaques. These are in German only, but if you can read the language, you can test your knowledge when you stand before the castle! My personal favourite was the one about how much the armor of the knights cost, in the currency of cows. The castle itself is free. It's a ruin, and there are a few informational posts, mainly at the entrance. The view over Waldkirch was absolutely stunning. We visited on a warm day at the end of summer (25°C+), and therefore the amount of small lizards running around highly outnumbered the amount of other visitors we came across (5 or 6 people). I wish there was a place to donate for maintenance, because it deserves to be seen by a larger crowd. Would absolutely recommend to visit!
The castle was a nice walk up from the town, through a forest area. Along the way you are greeted with several knights with informational plaques. These are in German only, but if you can read the language, you can test your knowledge when you stand before the castle! My personal favourite was the one about how much the armor of the knights cost, in the currency of cows. The castle itself is free. It's a ruin, and there are a few informational posts, mainly at the entrance. The view over Waldkirch was absolutely stunning. We visited on a warm day at the end of summer (25°C+), and therefore the amount of small lizards running around highly outnumbered the amount of other visitors we came across (5 or 6 people). I wish there was a place to donate for maintenance, because it deserves to be seen by a larger crowd. Would absolutely recommend to visit!
Ronald van der Laan (3 years ago)
Check also my youtube channel for drone footage of places i travelled. Droneald. Kastelburg ruïne absolute worth visiting. Nice vieuw of the city/village, and really nice to walk the stairsof the old tower.
Check also my youtube channel for drone footage of places i travelled. Droneald. Kastelburg ruïne absolute worth visiting. Nice vieuw of the city/village, and really nice to walk the stairsof the old tower.
mei boia (4 years ago)
Fun little hike, nice view at the end. The tower was closed so we couldn't go in unfortunately.
Fun little hike, nice view at the end. The tower was closed so we couldn't go in unfortunately.
