Burgruine Nanstein

Nanstein Castle
The first documented mention was in 1253.
13 -15 century imperial castle
From 1518, Francis v. Sickingen sole owner.
Siege by Elector Ludwig V. The castle was stormed by the largest military contingent of the time and the Elector was seriously injured. He dies on May 7, 1523.

From 1543 onwards, conversions by Sickingen descendants

1618 - 1648
Changing crews during the 30 Years' War.

1668 conquest
Partial demolition of the castle

1689 Further destruction of the castle by French troops

From 1869 attempts were made to partially renovate the ruins

Castle opening hours
April - September 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
October - March 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
Closed December
Closed on Mondays except public holidays

Admission adults €4
Children €3

There is also a castle room right next to the castle ruins

Beautiful castle with a view over the whole of Landstuhl.

The medieval castle Nanstein near Landstuhl in the West Palatinate (Rhineland-Palatinate) was built around 1160 by Emperor Barbarossa. It owes its present-day reputation to a later owner, the rebellious Knight Franz von Sickingen. The ruins of the mountain castle is located on a 330 m NN high foothill on the rise to the south of Landstuhl beginning high plateau. Remains of the southern outer bailey are the main gate, the lower ring wall with Sternwerk and the city wall branching off from it as well as a part of the Zwingermauer. From the northern outer bailey are still the remains of the guard house and the castle chapel. Worth seeing are also the kitchen with heraldic stones, the large Rondell of the former battery tower as well as the small Rondell with the coat of arms decorated well bowl. There are possibilities of physical care.