Castle Goentsollern .

Goentsollern Castle .

No doubt Goentsollern Castle (Burg Hohenzollern) belongs to the most impressive fortifications in Germany. Unique is one of its location , the castle is on a separate mountain range at an altitude of 855m on the edge of the Swabian plains. The sensational impression is reinforced especially lush, neo-Gothic architecture.Almost all of the elements of the castle buildings date from the 19th century, which had been erected on behalf of the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV c representative purposes.

 

The complex is surrounded by a veritable fortress vast bastions. Through narrow castle gate the visitor enters the interior of the castle.There is actually locking the building and two chapels . As part of the tour tourist can visit all the castle premises.

 

Along with luxurious rooms, such as: the Count's Hall , Royal Hall , blue interior is also remarkable armory halls , as well as treasure .Especially famous exhibit - a combat tunic of Frederick the Great , as well as snuff box , which saved his life in battle near the village of Kuners .

 

The castle stands on the hill Hoentsollern , also gave its name to the surrounding area.Until now, the castle belongs to the house Goentsollern (Hohenzollern), the family , which had previously the title of count , and later became the royal family of Prussia, and ascended the German imperial throne .

 

hours: Daily from 09:00 am - 17:30 pm (winter hours 10:00 - 16:30 hrs) . The following information by phone : +497471-2428 .

 

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