Burg Gößweinstein

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.

Opening hours: Easter to October daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Goessweinstein Castle
Burgstrasse 30 | 91327 Gößweinstein
Tel: 09242 299 9891 | Email: info@burg-goessweinstein.de

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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.

A detour is worthwhile

The opening times of the castle are from Easter to October daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission prices:
Adults / seniors - € 3
Children from 12 - 2 €
Children from 6 - 1 €

Very nice old castle. The present appearance is, however, in part younger Neoclassical origin.

Overwhelming authentic decor of the rooms in the castle with historical color scheme. Very worth seeing and to be recommended.

Unfortunately, the gates are locked here too, but a hit as a photo motif

Very nice castle with refreshments. From here you have a beautiful view over Gößweinstein, and a visit to the medieval castle is definitely worthwhile.

Magnificent views of Gößweinstein and its landmark, the basilica. The entrance fee of 4 euros is absolutely justified, very nicely maintained and well-preserved culture. The castle is privately owned, you are very welcome here.

Entry (Aug 2021) 4 EUR for adults.
The castle is constantly being renovated, but the entrance fee is not sufficient.
Nevertheless, the lord of the castle is constantly trying to maintain and expand the attractiveness of the castle.
So also with a newly planned viewing platform.

Castle visible from many sides. Very well preserved and reach. Beautiful hiking trails in the area

Alone because of the fantastic view, it is worth visiting the castle.

Castle and views are worth seeing. Check the opening times of the castle before you climb up!

Be sure to also have a look inside. Small, but prepared with a lot of love and humor. Great views guaranteed. It is worth it!

The castle can be easily planned with great hiking trails in the area

Beautiful authentic castle with original color scheme in the rooms.

Nice castle in great surroundings. Many beautiful hiking trails

Lovingly prepared small castle with a great panoramic terrace (kiosk with drinks and cakes available). May 2022: Viewing possible (closed on Wed). No entry. Instead, donations for the preservation of the castle are requested (donation box).

The castle was probably named after its builder, Count Gozwin. The latter was killed in 1065 after invading the territory of the Bishop of Würzburg. The first documentary mention of the castle "Goswinesteyn" is known from 1076. At the time, Emperor Heinrich IV had Bishop Burchard II of Halberstadt, who was involved in the Saxon war, imprisoned there, which already suggests a strong fortification.
Since Bishop Otto von Bamberg it can be traced as a Bamberg property. From 1348 to 1780 the castle was the seat of a bailiwick of the bishops of Bamberg.
In 1525, destruction and subsequent reconstruction occurred in the Peasant War. The castle was destroyed again in the Second Margrave War in 1553 and then rebuilt.

Gössweinstein Castle is a medieval hilltop castle

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The castle overlooks the town of Gößweinstein and can be seen from afar.