Römerkastell Saalburg

The Saalburg, in Roman times a fort with a camp village on the border between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribal areas, was rebuilt around 1900 on the initiative of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The complex, which is unique in the world, is part of the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can see the complete fence, buildings made of stone and wood and reconstructed ovens. Staged rooms, models and archaeological finds illustrate the living and working world of the soldiers and the population in the village in front of the gates. A tour of the Saalburg gives visitors a good insight into the history, culture and way of life of the Romans.

The visit is very interesting, unfortunately, the castle is locked for some years behind a fence. That takes away the magic of the whole thing.

The Roman fort Saalburg is not only a museum but also an archeological park.
The Saalburg offers entertainment for all ages.
On the opposite side of the street you can find a house of the dead hidden in the forest.

For all the more knowledgeable here the link:
saalburgmuseum.de

And for the Wanderfans who want to try the Limes, there are more info here:
limes-pohlheim.de
limesstrasse.de/deutsche-limes-strasse/wanderweg
limeswanderweg.info

Have lots of fun with it :-)

Maybe someone is also interested in the surrounding area and the LIMES.
imzeichendeslimesturms.blogspot.de/p/29.html

One of the best explored castle sites in Germany! Completely imitated and impressive!

Although it is a reconstruction, the very thought that the Romans once ruled here is exciting.

Great prepared open-air museum of the former fort.

Opening hours:
March to October daily 9am - 6pm
November to February Tue-Sun 9 am to 4 pm (Mon closed)

Admission prices as of 2016:
Adults: 5 €
Kids & teens (6-18): 3 €

The Saalburg, in Roman times a fort with a camp village on the border between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribal areas, was rebuilt around 1900 on the initiative of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The complex, which is unique in the world, is part of the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can see the complete fence, buildings made of stone and wood and reconstructed ovens. Staged rooms, models and archaeological finds illustrate the living and working world of the soldiers and the population in the village in front of the gates. A tour of the Saalburg gives visitors a good insight into the history, culture and way of life of the Romans.

The Saalburg is a really nice destination.
The guided tour I experienced was very informative. Unfortunately I had the feeling that the guide wanted to finish quickly.
We could even try archery and spin piling.

The complex was laid out at the end of the 1st century AD, when the Romans marched under the emperor against the Germanic Chatti tribe and built fortifications in the Taunus and Wetterau regions. It served as a base for the Cohors II Raetorum civium Romanorum, the 2nd cohort of the Raetians of the Roman citizens, a total of approx. 480 men. In the approx. 180 years of its active existence, the fort was expanded further and further, from a simple wooden fort to a heavily fortified and richly equipped stone fort with, among other things, houses and baths. The Roman origins of the ruins were rediscovered in the 18th century. After various excavations, it was reconstructed from 1899-1907. The Saalburg fort is considered to be the best-researched and most fully reconstructed fort of the Upper German-Raetian Limes, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. My comparatively short walk through the fort showed me an impressive complex, both outside and inside. In addition to the defensive walls and four access gates, the buildings and fountains were also reconstructed. An exquisitely equipped exhibition also shows an abundance of original and reproduced props, from shoes, weapons and weapon parts, seals, coins to pottery.

Built in the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan at the beginning of the 2nd century. AD, the castle served for 150 years as a base for the border guards. The 600-strong second Raeterkohorte protected from here from the Limes in the Hochtaunus. After the withdrawal of the Roman troops fell into the Saalburg and was only in the middle of the 19th century. again noticed and dug up. Emperor Wilhelm II had the castle rebuilt 1897-1907 as a research institute and open-air museum faithfully. Under old trees were replicas of Roman sanctuaries and village houses, which corresponds to the romantic idea of an ancient landscape. The Saalburg is today part of the UNESCO World Heritage "Obergermanisch - Raetischer Limes". In the TABERNA palatal joys are offered for sale from the Roman kitchen. We recommend!

Food and drink. For us there was a delicious ice cream.

Even if some archaeologists sniff their noses, for Normalos the rebuilt Saalburg is ideal to imagine how the Romans lived here.

UNESCO World Heritage, but more recommended during the week, overflowing on Sundays.

No opening times are given on site!

Opening times according to website:
Roman castle Saalburg
March to October daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November to February Tue-Sun 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Mon closed)
Closed on December 24th and 31st
Last admission half an hour before closing

The horse head from Waldgirmes is on display in the Saalburg, one of the most important finds from Roman times in this area:
saalburgmuseum.de/aktuelles/der-pferdekopf-von-lahnau-waldgirmes

The Saalburg, in Roman times a fort with a camp village on the border between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribal areas, was rebuilt around 1900 on the initiative of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The complex, which is unique in the world, is part of the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You can see the complete fence, buildings made of stone and wood and reconstructed ovens. Staged rooms, models and archaeological finds illustrate the living and working world of the soldiers and the population in the village in front of the gates. A tour of the Saalburg gives visitors a good insight into the history, culture and way of life of the Romans.

Interesting story, you should have a look.

Do you have to give any tips about the Saalburg? Not really, it is known worldwide. And you can get enough information on the Internet these days, even the Saalburg has a website. The fort is surrounded by a fence, so that you can go in and out at 2 of the 4 gates. Entering the site is only possible through the replica Roman houses, which contain the souvenir and checkout area. If you want to avoid large groups of visitors, you should probably come on vacation. But even there is no guarantee! Otherwise, there are only school classes and groups during the week, and the day trippers come on weekends.

A great place for young and old to bring history to life or experience it.

You can eat well in the Taberna. There is actually something for every taste.

Nice vantage point and a beautiful facility to start a hike.

Interesting mixture of the reconstruction (or at least the attempt at a reconstruction) from the early 20th century, excavation finds and a lot of information about the Limes and the time of the Romans

Kaiser Wilhelm II had the Saalburg rebuilt in 1907.
Here you get a really unique impression of the Roman building activity.
At the weekend it is advisable not to visit the castle, as you can hardly see everything in peace. People jam at the kiosk and the food counter.

Salve, a journey through time in the footsteps of the Romans.