OOPS...
Thomas & I went to visit this castle about a month ago. It was tough because the address doesn't lead you to the castle but to the town instead. We followed the winding roads up to the hill where we thought it might be. The weather was overcast & very chilly. We parked among other cars in a place where many hiking trails went off in different directions. We walked and drove around for an hour & a half trying to figure out which path was the one that led us to the castle. We finally found the correct path & as we approached the booth for tickets we noticed there was sign on the window. Of course it was in German. I knew that sometimes festivals go on in the castles and admission is free but the food & activities are not so I wasn't sure if that was the case this day. We timidly approached the bridge to the double doors. We heard music and laughter within the castle walls. We looked at each other unsure of what to do next.
As I stepped closer a few men in tuxedos walked out for a smoke. It was part of the wedding party... we had nearly accidentally crashed a wedding in our hiking clothes, haha!
OUR NEXT VISIT
Thomas & I decided to go back to Festung Rothernburg the following week. The weather was better that day & we bought our tickets. The only way you can see the castle is by doing the German tour. It happens every hour on the hour. I wish the tour was slower and that they spoke some English. Since it is an hour long it can be awkward when they make jokes with everyone but you. We took our small dog & that was a terrible idea. It is very dark inside of the castle and because you can hardly see in front of you we had to carry her. In addition to that, she was whining & growling because of a goat that was roaming around on the castle wall. It is not a very good place for children either because you have to stand still for long periods while the guide speaks in German. I still highly recommend it because of it's unique walls that have geometric principles but I wish I had known what we were getting ourselves into prior to our visit.
Thomas & I decided to go back to Festung Rothernburg the following week. The weather was better that day & we bought our tickets. The only way you can see the castle is by doing the German tour. It happens every hour on the hour. I wish the tour was slower and that they spoke some English. Since it is an hour long it can be awkward when they make jokes with everyone but you. We took our small dog & that was a terrible idea. It is very dark inside of the castle and because you can hardly see in front of you we had to carry her. In addition to that, she was whining & growling because of a goat that was roaming around on the castle wall. It is not a very good place for children either because you have to stand still for long periods while the guide speaks in German. I still highly recommend it because of it's unique walls that have geometric principles but I wish I had known what we were getting ourselves into prior to our visit.
ABOUT THE CASTLE
Festung Rothernburg was built between 1300-1330 by Dietrich von Wildenstein. He sold it in 1360 to the emperor and Bohemian king, Charles IV, who had the fort upgraded into a border castle in order to protect his Bohemian allodial estate. In 1729 the castle was upgraded to geometric principles. Because they wanted to avoid blind spots, bastions were built to a star-shaped design. The overall plan was a polygon with a bastioned tower at each corner. In 1841 the construction was left to fall to ruin.
Festung Rothernburg was built between 1300-1330 by Dietrich von Wildenstein. He sold it in 1360 to the emperor and Bohemian king, Charles IV, who had the fort upgraded into a border castle in order to protect his Bohemian allodial estate. In 1729 the castle was upgraded to geometric principles. Because they wanted to avoid blind spots, bastions were built to a star-shaped design. The overall plan was a polygon with a bastioned tower at each corner. In 1841 the construction was left to fall to ruin.
INFORMATION:
Price: 9 €
Parking: FREE
Open Times: Tour only open Tuesday-Sunday 10-11 & then 2-5
Average Time: It takes about 2 hours max.
Restrooms on Site: I couldn't find a restroom anywhere.
Dog Friendly: Only on trails & around the castle.
Stroller Friendly: NO (The dark & the staircases prevent it from being stroller friendly.)
Kid Friendly: For kids who like the outdoors & can stand still for long periods. I would say 10 and above because you do a lot of walking & you are in the dark for a long time.
Dude Friendly: YES, if you like being outdoors & history.
Lady Friendly: YES, if you like being outdoors & history
Favorite Part: The wall that overlooked the city as shown above.
Address:
The one we used was the following:
Postfach 28 Schnaittach, Germany 91220
It is not the correct address though. If you find Edeka there is a road next to it that you can take that goes up the mountain. The trail we ended up taking is the one of the left. The one on the right leads you to a restaurant.
xoxo,
Alexis
Price: 9 €
Parking: FREE
Open Times: Tour only open Tuesday-Sunday 10-11 & then 2-5
Average Time: It takes about 2 hours max.
Restrooms on Site: I couldn't find a restroom anywhere.
Dog Friendly: Only on trails & around the castle.
Stroller Friendly: NO (The dark & the staircases prevent it from being stroller friendly.)
Kid Friendly: For kids who like the outdoors & can stand still for long periods. I would say 10 and above because you do a lot of walking & you are in the dark for a long time.
Dude Friendly: YES, if you like being outdoors & history.
Lady Friendly: YES, if you like being outdoors & history
Favorite Part: The wall that overlooked the city as shown above.
Address:
The one we used was the following:
Postfach 28 Schnaittach, Germany 91220
It is not the correct address though. If you find Edeka there is a road next to it that you can take that goes up the mountain. The trail we ended up taking is the one of the left. The one on the right leads you to a restaurant.
xoxo,
Alexis
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