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Kallmünz Castle Ruins

1/1/2016

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      I talked my husband into going to a castle with me for New Year's Day. I think he fell in love with the town's colorful buildings & the reflections in which they cast on the water while walking across the medieval stone bridge. He was being mighty sweet as we walked along the Naab river & cobble stone streets. Swans were swimming by & we could see the castle in the fog perched on the sleepy hill. It made for a romantic first day to the year. This was by far the most romantic town that I have ever visited and the castle was just the icing on the cake. 

 Perhaps though, my favorite part was walking around the town & all of the angles of which you could see of the castle. Not to forget, we passed multiple interesting statues along the way that entertained us. The town is very popular for their artists as you can see by walking past the shops. Scenic sketches were on display in the windows making me wish they were open. If you have time to spare also check out the Laaber Castle Ruins that are only 15 minutes away.
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The castle wasn't my favorite because due to it not being very stable a lot of it was blocked off by metal rails which prevented me from getting pictures of it in the manner I wanted. However, the trip for the town & the views from the top alone is worth it as you can see in the picture below.

About the Town & Castle


 The earliest walls were built in the 900s but the castle itself was constructed in the mid-1300s. It was destroyed by fire in 1504 and was rebuilt during the Thirty Years War. Afterwards it was “plundered” in the mid-1600s. Due to the condition of the castle many areas have been blocked off due to it be hazardous.

I read that in 1713, the plague hit the nearby town of Regensburg. Thousands of people died in the city and it started rapidly spreading to the neighboring villages. The people living in Kallmünz were afraid and promised to build a chapel to honor St. Sebastian if they were spared from the plague. It passed by Kallmünz without touching them, and in 1762 the church was built.
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Address:
Kallmünz 93183 Germany

Access to the castle by the trailhead that is in between the yellow church & Apotheke. Follow the steps past the homes and gardens. You will see the railing & cobble stone like steps leading you onward to the castle on your left hand side.
Hours: EVERYDAY- Always open at your own risk.
Hike: 3/4 mile very steep (consisted of mostly steps)
Fee: FREE
Parking: FREE (in town)
Stroller friendly: NO
Dog friendly: YES
8 Comments
Robin
1/1/2016 11:29:34 pm

Your pictures are amazing, and I love reading all the details of the places you see!

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Alexis Tucker
1/1/2016 11:31:46 pm

Thank you so much! Every little thing is so picturesque!

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Gabi @ Books & Trips link
1/2/2016 09:45:58 am

What a great way to spend the new year! The town of Kallmunz looks so nice and quaint! I never been there, but I visited Regensburg and I really liked it!

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Alexis Tucker
1/2/2016 01:01:26 pm

It is a gorgeous town! Regensburg is more city like than this one which I am not a huge fan of. This town is what I imagined when I found out we were moving here. its absolutely adorable. Thank you so much for stopping by! :)

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Spatial Synapses link
1/2/2016 12:13:23 pm

Omg, the pictures are simply stunning! They made me wanna live in that town, really :D

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Alexis Tucker
1/2/2016 01:01:49 pm

Seriously! It's an adorable place!

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Christi link
1/18/2016 04:38:06 pm

The arch way surrounded by the fog leaves the impression of stepping into a magical world! Love your photos!

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Alexis Tucker
1/18/2016 04:39:27 pm

Thank you so much. Germany is a magical world! Keep an eye out for my new blog post tonight!

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