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Towering on the crest of a basalt rock, Castle Braunfels greets visitors from afar with its castellated silhouette. This very much alive cultural monument has been in the hands of noble lineage for 800 years. Rich in unique artefacts, the castle is still inhabited by the family today.
The Castle Tour On the trail of the past. Our “Castle Tour” (approx. 50 min) allows visitors to take a look at the most beautiful chambers of the vast castle grounds and its princely collection. You can follow the german speaking » tour in English.
Starting 1845, Ferdinand the “Hunting Prince” had the castle rebuild in neo-gothic style on the well-kept foundation of the original castle and reconstructed the knight´s hall from historical records.
Von der Spitze eines Basaltkegels grüßt Schloss Braunfels seine Besucher schon von Weitem. Seit fast 800 Jahren im Familienbesitz ist das Schloss heute ein lebendiges Kulturdenkmal, reich an ganz besonderen Kunstschätzen und auch heute noch von der Familie bewohnt.
Braunfels Castle currently offers you the following sightseeing options: German-speaking guided Tours are offered daily from 11 a.m., Sundays and on public holidays already from 10 a.m. each on the hour. The last tour starts at 5 p.m. without guide you can visit our » Princely Family Museum, open daily from around 8.30 a.m. till to dusk.
Dalla cima di un cono di basalto si erige il „Castello di Braunfels“ salutando, già da lontano i suoi visitatori con la sua Silhouette ricca di merli. Da 800 anni di proprietà della Famiglia Solms-Braunfels, oggi il Castello è un possente monumento culturale.
The classic “Castle Tour” provides you with an impression of the most beautiful chambers in the castle. The tour concludes at the Canon’s Place, which is impressive not only because of the heavy bronze canons, but also because of its magnificent view.
The name “Braunfels” was mentioned the first time in a document January 3rd, 1246 as “castellum brunenvelz”. At that time the castle was already possessed by the Counts of Solms, who were resident in the area of the Lahn valley.
Du sommet d’un cône de basalte, le château de Braunfels accueille de loin, du haut de ses merlons, des visiteurs du monde entier. Depuis 800 ans, cette demeure familiale princière est considérée comme un monument culturel vivant, recelant de nombreux trésors.
The plan to change the castle into a magnificent baroque residence with a huge glass dome, fortunately was not executed – the dome would certainly have caused abundant grief. But Wilhelm Moritz not only is pompous.