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Creuzburg Fortress
Reduced-rate admissionThe Creuzburg Fortress is a stone witness to the Middle Ages, built between 1165 and 1170. Its period of glory was during the 12th and 13th century. It is called an earls' castle since it was one of the Thuringian earls' residences. In 1222 the duchess of Thuringia gave birth to her son Hermann here. In 1235 she became a saint and was henceforth referred to as "Saint Elisabeth". In the Elisabeth bower a memorial has been erected to this charitable woman. The Creuzburg is one of the bigger Romanesque castles of Germany, with an area of 7,400 square metres between its curtain walls of 340 metres.
Like many other castles, it has experienced a chequered history over the course of the centuries. In 1981 a preservation association started renovation work to prevent the castle falling into further disrepair, making it accessible to the public again in 1991. Since then, it has been in the hands of the town of Creuzburg, with fundamental restoration work concluded in 1997. Now, numerous events take place in the castle courtyard - information is available from Creuzburg Tourist Information Centre.
Opening hours
| Tuesday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Open until 5 p.m. in the summer from May to September
Opening hours over Christmas and New Year are available on the internet.
Detailed information
- Baroque
- Romanesque
Services
- Guided tour by appointment
- Café
- Restaurant
- Language: German
- Parking for car: 30
