It was built in 1941 by O. Vierling as a laboratory for research into high-frequency technology and electroacoustics and was used until the end of the war for research on weapons and communication technology as part of the German armaments of World War II.

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〽️Markus

February 15, 2017

Feuerstein Castle is located on the edge of the so-called Lange Meile (Long Mile) near Ebermannstadt in the Forchheim district. It was built in 1941 by Oskar Vierling as a laboratory for research into high-frequency technology and electroacoustics. Since 1979, Feuerstein Castle has been a youth education center and, since January 1, 2000, a foundation of the Archdiocese of Bamberg.

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July 28, 2020

Research facility disguised as a castle from 1941. Today youth center.

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Peter T. 🚴🥾

April 29, 2024

Unfortunately, the castle is no longer freely accessible to the public, but previously it was possible to climb the tower

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Ralph

September 22, 2024

The building was used as a laboratory until 1945 and briefly stood empty after the war. In 1946, it was leased by the Archdiocese of Bamberg. In 1949, it was purchased by Oskar Vierling along with 120 hectares of land and converted into a youth education center.

Over the years, "the castle" underwent numerous expansions. Agricultural land was added, and the church was built in 1961.

Today, Feuerstein Castle is the central youth education center of the Archdiocese of Bamberg, with its own educational and theological programs. It hosts approximately 35,000 overnight stays and provides more than 40,000 meals per day annually.

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Hiking King Marc

October 29, 2024

Unfortunately not accessible for hikers.

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