Schloss Kransberg

#492 among destinations in Germany

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Kransberg Castle is situated on a steep rock near Kransberg, a village with about 800 inhabitants in the Taunus mountains in the German state of Hesse. The medieval building, which acquired its current appearance in the late 19th century, served military and intelligence purposes in World War II and during the Cold War. It was returned to its original representation purposes during the second half of the 20th century, and briefly became a business park for small information technology and internet companies in the early post-millennium years. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°20'43"N, 8°35'26"E

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Schloss Kransberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saalburg, Hessenpark, Hausberg, Freizeitpark Lochmühle.

5.2 miS
Reconstructed Roman fort and museum
Saalburg, Bad Homburg
133 min walk • Nestled in the lush green hills of Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany, lies the ancient Saalburg, a reconstructed Roman fort that transports visitors back to the time of the Roman Empire. The Saalburg is a prime example of the might and organization of ancient Roman...
5.6 miSW
Open-air 'living museum' on rural life
Hessenpark, Bad Homburg
144 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Taunus region near Bad Homburg, Germany, Hessenpark is not just a museum but a vibrant journey into the past. This open-air museum in Neu-Anspach offers a unique glimpse into the rural life of the Hesse region, spanning over...
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Hausberg
120 min walk • Hausberg holds its charm for those who seek the tranquility and beauty of the Bavarian countryside. Hausberg is a hill that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life and provides a picturesque backdrop to the quaint villages that dot the region.
4.2 miS
Theme park, Amusement park
Freizeitpark Lochmühle, Wehrheim
109 min walk • Lochmühle Amusement Park is an amusement park in Wehrheim near Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, just a few kilometers from Saalburg Castle.
3.3 miW
Mosque
Baitul Huda Mosque, Usingen
83 min walk • The Baitul Huda in Usingen is a mosque in Germany run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and was inaugurated on September 7, 2004, by Mirza Masroor Ahmad. Its two prayer rooms are 77 m2 each. The community in Usingen has 160 members. The mosque was partially burned in the morning of December 23, 2004.
3 miSE
Forts and castles
Römerkastell Kapersburg
77 min walk • The former Roman Limes fort of Kapersburg in the Taunus region is one of the best preserved Roman military sites of the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes. It housed the Numerus Nidensium, an auxiliary force long erroneously believed to have been...
2.6 miW
Church
St. Laurentius's Church, Usingen
65 min walk • The Evangelical Laurentius Church in Usingen, a town in the Hochtaunuskreis district of Hesse, Germany, was originally built in the late 15th to early 16th century. The church on Kirchgasse is a protected architectural monument.
5.5 miN
Church
Ev. Kirche Hausen-Oes
141 min walk • The Evangelical Church in Hausen-Oes, a district of Butzbach in the Wetterau district in Central Hesse, is a small hall church built in 1859/1860 in place of a medieval predecessor building.
5.5 miSW
50°16'33"N • 8°31'50"E
Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark, Neu-Anspach
140 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Park
2.7 miNW
Village, Climbing
Eschbacher Klippen
68 min walk • Eschbach is a borough of Usingen in the Hochtaunuskreis in Hessen. The once almost entirely agriculturally based village at the northern edge of the Usinger Becken first appeared in 1280 in the County Cleeberg under the name of Ketteneschbach.
5.4 miSE
Locality
Rosbach vor der Höhe
139 min walk • One of the town's most striking landmarks is the 14th century St. Mary's Church, with its stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church to learn about its rich history and admire its impressive interior.