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Pottenstein Castle

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Pottenstein Castle

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    May 12, 2016

    Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland and houses a castle museum. It rises on a rock above the town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria.

    burgpottenstein.de

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      June 14, 2017

      The castle Pottenstein was probably founded in the 11th century by Botho of Carinthia and was originally to secure the area between Obermain and Pegnitz owned by the Babenberg Margrave of Schweinfurt. It is now a privately owned and populated museum after almost 700 years of membership of the Bamberg bishopric. Even a holiday apartment is set up in the Belétage des Palas.

      Opening hours:
      Saturday 29th April until Sunday 29th October 2017
      Wednesdays - Sundays, in addition to bank holidays on Mondays and Tuesdays
      from 10:00 to 17:00, admission until 16:30

      Winter break November to April (higher prices apply):
      The visit for larger groups is by prior arrangement in the winter break and outside the regular opening hours possible (info phone 09243/7221 or 7331).

      Prices:
      Adults € 5.00 | Reduced 4,50 € | Children 5-15 years 2,50 € | Children reduced 2.20 €

      burgpottenstein.de
      de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Pottenstein

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        April 11, 2017

        The Franconian Switzerland and especially the area around the rock town of Pottenstein is not unjustly considered one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Germany. Untouched nature, rugged rock valleys and extensive Jurahochflächen offer ideal conditions for every taste and every level of difficulty. The hiker is accompanied by many man-made and traditional buildings. It is the land of bizarre rock formations, valleys, caves and mills. The castle Pottenstein lies high on a rock massif. From the surrounding plateaus you have a great view of the castle and the rock town of Pottenstein.

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