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The Top 20 Castles in Kyffhäuserkreis

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 in Kyffhäuserkreis. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Kyffhausen Castle and the Kyffhäuser Monument

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The ruins of the Reichsburg Kyffhausen and the Kyffhäuser Monument sit high up on the Kyffhäuserburgberg. It is not clear when exactly the castle was built, but there are finds …

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Unterburg Kyffhausen

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My absolute highlight. The Kyffhäuser Monument is impressive, but the Lower Castle is charming and not overcrowded, at least outside of the holidays. Very romantic.

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Barbarossa Tower (Kyffhäuser Castle)

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The square keep of the upper castle is now called the Barbarossa Tower. The tower, which is still preserved up to a height of 17 metres, has three-metre-thick walls. It …

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View of Sachsenburg Castles

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The tour of Weißensee is characterized by short distances, the historic town hall, the city church and the Chinese Garden are right next to each other and are all worth …

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Mittelburg Ruins of Kyffhausen Castle

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On closer inspection, the rocky gorge between the lower castle and the entrance to the monument turns out to be a quarry.
Two remains of masonry mark the level of the former central castle.

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Hausmann Tower, Bad Frankenhausen

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The medieval tower has an eventful history behind it, first mentioned in 980.
From here the view of Bad Frankenhausen is unique.

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Schloss Sondershausen

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The castle is beautifully situated on a mountain spur above the town, but is still easy to reach on a tour of the town. In addition to the actual castle, …

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Erfurter Tor (Kyffhausen Castle Gate)

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The Erfurt Gate is a historic Romanesque chamber gate in the upper castle of the Kyffhäuser Monument. It is one of the few remaining parts of the original castle complex …

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Arnsburg Castle Ruins

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The castle was first documented in 1116 in the Pegau Annals in connection with the disputes between Henry V and the Saxon princes, probably as an imperial castle, when Henry …

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Festung Heldrungen

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The fortresses were first mentioned in 1217. The moated castle was built between 1512 and 1519 and later destroyed. It was then rebuilt and fortified between 1664 and 1668. There …

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The Top 20 Castles in Kyffhäuserkreis

Kyffhausen Castle and the Kyffhäuser Monument

Unterburg Kyffhausen

Barbarossa Tower (Kyffhäuser Castle)

View of Sachsenburg Castles

Mittelburg Ruins of Kyffhausen Castle

Hausmann Tower, Bad Frankenhausen

Schloss Sondershausen

Erfurter Tor (Kyffhausen Castle Gate)

Arnsburg Castle Ruins

Festung Heldrungen

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