The Top 8 Castles around Gera
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Gera. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Gera. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Osterstein Castle (Gera)
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Of the original building structure, only the former keep, the Wolf's Bridge leading to the castle, as well as remains of farm buildings and the castle courtyard remain.
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Tinz Castle
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The Russian rulers had this castle built in Tinz from 1745-1748. It served as a summer residence and a residence for widows.
Next door is the Gera Cooperative State University.
Next door is the Gera Cooperative State University.
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View of Gera from Osterstein Castle
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Very nice view of Gera. At your feet lies the White Elster, which flows through the Untermhaus district.
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Wolf's Bridge at Osterstein Castle
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In addition to the former castle complex with keep and castle chapel, the Wolfsbrücke and the lower courtyard buildings with the old guard, garden hall and castle garden as well as the Kammergut belong to the former residence.
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Tinz Castle
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Tinz Castle was built between 1745 and 1748 on the site of a medieval moated castle in the Baroque style in the Tinz district of Gera.
The moats and bridge …
The moats and bridge …
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Cuba Bridge on the White Elster River
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In the summer with changing events and gastronomy. Top 👍
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View of the Elster River, Schloss Osterstein, and Untermhaus Church
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There have been plans for more flood protection not only since the flood of the century in 2013. Now there is visible construction work. On the right bank there is …
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Hausberg Medieval Castle Site
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Very informative ☝️
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