After the castle had been left to decay over the last few decades, an association is now taking care of its preservation. The castle was built in the Middle Ages in the 13th century. Parts of the castle built at that time, such as the keep, are still preserved today. A gem for those interested in history, which is always open on the day of the monument.

More information is available on the Burgverein's website: burg-straussberg.de.

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April 26, 2025

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Straußberg Castle, a 13th-century fortification that has received little attention to date, certainly has a lot to offer, even if spectacular events or significant figures have unfortunately not yet been …

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October 8, 2018

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Straussberg Castle - castle ruins under reconstruction - open on the day of the monument

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