The Top 20 Castles around Baumholder
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 20
beautiful castles to choose from around Baumholder. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Baumholder. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Bosselstein Castle Ruins
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The ruins of Bosselstein Castle are currently (6/2019) closed due to construction work!
First documented mention in 1187.
Bosselstein Castle has been falling apart since 1660.
UPDATE: 5/2022 - The …
First documented mention in 1187.
Bosselstein Castle has been falling apart since 1660.
UPDATE: 5/2022 - The …
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Schloss Oberstein
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Oberstein Castle now serves as a registry office and was first mentioned in a document in 1330. In 1855 the castle burned to the ground, and since 1963 a citizens' …
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Burg Lichtenberg
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Already from the highway A62 you can see the castle drone on a mountain. She was never taken. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed it, otherwise it might have been completely preserved. …
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Frauenburg Castle Ruins
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The Frauenburg Castle was built in the 13th century to secure the Nahe crossing and the possessions of the Count of Sponheim. The complex later served as a widow's residence …
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Ruins of the Burghaus in the Valley at Frauenberg
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The "Burghaus im Tal zu Frauenberg", located directly on the Ellenbach, was mentioned in many documents. In 1347, Gottfried von Spohnheim, the youngest son of Countess Loretta von Sponheim-Starkenburg …
The "Burghaus im Tal zu Frauenberg", located directly on the Ellenbach, was mentioned in many documents. In 1347, Gottfried von Spohnheim, the youngest son of Countess Loretta von Sponheim-Starkenburg …
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