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(4/2024) The castle is now empty and the rooms are gradually being given over to social projects by the city. The former castle or monastery garden was transformed by the city's citizens into a very beautiful community vegetable/ornamental garden. You can now drink coffee in the Villa Artis house next to the Villa Urbana Roman Museum.

Beautiful castle with many buildings and open spaces. The entire complex is an impressive size. Of course with an interesting history, but the present is also exciting and almost resembles a crime thriller or Asterix: In 2019, a private international boarding school was to be built there by a Chinese investor. After strong resistance from citizens, the local council decided at the end of 2021 to make the castle city property. Public and social use is planned, the details of which are yet to be determined. Detailed presentation of the events of the last few years at https://www.bi-malteserschloss.de/

From the Schneeburg you have a wonderful view over Freiburg and the Vosges

Finds and excavations indicate that as early as Roman times there was a watchtower on the hill at the site of today's castle ruins. The castle probably dates from the early 12th century and was built by the Lords of Staufen. Adalbert von Staufen built the castle house around 1100. Staufen Castle was explicitly mentioned for the first time in a document from 1248; However, the Üsenbergers, referred to in this context as landlords, never sat in the castle.[2] In the 14th century, a lack of money and unsuccessful feuds between the Lords of Staufen and the nearby city of Freiburg meant that Freiburg was able to gain influence over Staufen Castle.[3] SOURCE: Wikipedia

Finds and excavations indicate that as early as Roman times there was a watchtower on the hill where the castle ruins are today. The castle probably dates from the early 12th century and was built by the Lords of Staufen. Adalbert von Staufen built the castle house around 1100. Staufen Castle was first expressly mentioned in a document from 1248; However, the Üsenbergers referred to in this context as landlords never sat in the castle.[2] In the 14th century, lack of money and unsuccessful feuds between the Lords of Staufen and the nearby city of Freiburg meant that Freiburg was able to gain influence over Staufen Castle.[3] SOURCE: Wikipedia

Near the Maltese Castle there is a park at the Roman Museum, which grants guests and travelers free entry. In the park, guests and travelers can enjoy a wonderful view of the Black Forest. A panorama board nearby reveals the surrounding mountain landscapes (including Belchen - Schauinsland - Feldberg). A historical tour in the park, near the Maltese Castle and Cafe Artis: www.komoot.de/tour/968359889

The ascent to Staufen Castle (ruins) with a view and sky lounger is worth the effort. The panorama trail and its view reward this ascent. Tour suggestion: www.komoot.de/tour/962895034/

Historical tours invite you to the Faust town of Staufen. Tour guides show guests and new residents of the city of Staufen the special features. Tour suggestion: www.komoot.de/tour/962120554/