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Katzenstein Castle

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Katzenstein Castle

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    1. Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Neresheim

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    October 4, 2015

    Katzenstein Castle is a bit hidden because it was not built on a hill but more on a hillside. A magnificent sight captivates the visitor as soon as he reaches the place Katzenstein with its castle.

    The castle still contains significant parts, but some buildings were reconstructed in the 1960s. You reach the castle via a large spacious Wirtshaftshof, which was separated from the main castle by a moat.

    The gate is located in the so-called new castle, through which one enters the courtyard. He is surrounded by fortified walls and the new castle. An intermediate wall separates the former Hohenstaufen castle from the "newer castle". After a passage in this intermediate wall you are in front of the former Palas. Its upper floor was reconstructed in the 1960s. Around the middle of this second courtyard, remains of the wall from the 11th century were uncovered.

    Here is now the entrance to the keep, with still preserved fireplace and the new castle with the important castle chapel.

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      February 13, 2018

      In the magnificently preserved castle today beside the donjon also find a museum, in which you can inform you about the history of the castle, as well as a friendly Burgschänke.

      The castle is open from 01 March to 31 December. From March to May and from mid-September to the end of October, the castle is closed on Mondays. In November and December, the castle is only open on weekends and public holidays.

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        April 8, 2018

        Katzenstein is a very interesting castle. Entry costs € 5, which includes a food voucher. Guided tours are offered several times a day. If you want to climb the tower, be careful. It is relatively dark and the stairs are very, very steep. Also you should always pull your head in a bit otherwise there are dents.
        Today there were maids dressed as maids and a little girl dressed as a queen. You had to bow to the queen if you wanted to climb the tower. Very funny. The consumption voucher can be redeemed in the cloister below.

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          Location: Dischingen, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-WĂĽrttemberg, Germany

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