Landeck Castle, Klingenmünster, Germany

Like most of the castles in the Rhineland-Palatinate, Landeck Castle was built in approximately 1200. It served probably the function of protecting the nearby Klingenmünster monastery. The first documental reference to Landeck Castle was made in 1237.

In the period around 1500 there were castle administrators from the Kurpfalz, the bishop of Speyer and the counts of Zweibrücken. At the end of the 15th century extensive work was done at Landeck Castle. During the Peasants’ War in 1525 it was damaged, but obviously quickly repaired.

In 1570 there was again a change in ownership. After the dying out of the Zweibrücken-Bitch lineage their share of the castle went to the Kurpfalz. It was not until 1709 that the Electors succeded in owning the entire property of Landeck Castle, when the Speyer bishopric gave up the remaining quarter by exchange. The Kurpfalz remained the only owner until the French Revolution. In the 1960’s the castle was extensively restored.

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Great food, great options. It's self-service with a very friendly staff.

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Food was terrible, the view good., started raining and could not be seated inside the restaurant because there was strict orders not to let customers sit inside! ! They get a zero if it was available.

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a real must see place ! lovely "flammkuchen" and a breathtaking view! check out the wine-schorle (wine with water) they are really great.

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What a wonderful panaroma view of Weinstrasse!! Only downside is the crowd on sunny day..

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