One of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland. The exact year of construction is uncertain as there are no detailed written reports or investigations. Count Gozwin expanded Gößweinstein Castle into a fortress before 1062. In a written message from Bamberg Cathedral Dean Poppo to Bishop Gunther from 1062 it says “his stone (=fortress) was built with the greatest effort”. During this time, Counts Gozwin and Hermann von Habsberg fought a devastating feud.

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July 16, 2017

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Gößweinstein Castle, also known as Gößweinstein Castle, is a medieval hilltop castle in Gößweinstein in the Forchheim district in Bavaria. The complex, located high above the market and the Wiesent, may have served Richard Wagner as a model for the Grail Castle in his Parsifal.

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June 20, 2017

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The lovingly restored Gößweinstein Castle takes its name from its builder, Gozwin. Today's Gößweinstein was already known as Goswinesteyn in the 11th century. A visit to the medieval castle is worthwhile for the wonderful view over Franconian Switzerland alone.

You can find opening times at burg-goessweinstein.de.

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Location: Gößweinstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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