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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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