Schönburg, Oberwesel

Name: Schönburg
Address: Auf Schönburg, Oberwesel, 55430, Germany
Telephone: +49 6744 93930

#1 among attractions in Oberwesel

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The Schönburg is a castle above the medieval town of Oberwesel in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1149 (875 years ago)Coordinates: 50°6'5"N, 7°43'56"E

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Auf SchönburgOberwesel 55430 Germany

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+49 6744 93930

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Schönburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, Loreley, Burg Stahleck, Rheinfels Castle.

1.9 miSE
14th-century castle set on a tiny island
Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, Kaub
50 min walk • Nestled on a rocky islet in the middle of the Rhine River near Kaub, Germany, Burg Pfalzgrafenstein stands as a picturesque emblem of the region's medieval past. This unique castle, often simply known as "the Pfalz," was constructed in the early 14th century and has a...
2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Loreley, Sankt Goar
67 min walk • Perched atop a steep slate rock in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the Loreley (also known as Lorelei) is an enchanting spot located near the town of Sankt Goar in Germany. This striking 132-meter-high bluff on the eastern bank of the Rhine River is shrouded in myth...
3.3 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Burg Stahleck, Bacharach
85 min walk • Perched high on a hill overlooking the Rhine Valley, Burg Stahleck is a must-visit destination for travelers in Bacharach, Germany. This medieval castle, now functioning as a hostel, offers a unique blend of historical charm and affordable accommodation, making it an...
3.8 miN
Museum, Forts and castles
Rheinfels Castle, Sankt Goar
98 min walk • Rheinfels Castle, perched atop the banks of the Rhine River, is a fortress of historical significance and a cultural treasure in the picturesque city of Sankt Goar, Germany. This imposing medieval castle, now partially in ruins, was once the largest fortress along the...
3.5 miN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Katz Castle, Sankt Goar
90 min walk • Katz Castle is a castle above the German town of St. Goarshausen in Rhineland-Palatinate. The castle stands on a ledge looking downstream from the riverside at St. Goar. It was first built around 1371 by Count William II of Katzenelnbogen.
5.1 miSE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Lorch am Rhein
130 min walk • St. Martin is a Gothic church and the associated Catholic parish in Lorch am Rhein, Hesse, Germany. In 2002, it became part of the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church features the oldest and largest monochrome wood-carved altar in Germany.
5.1 miN
Forts and castles
Maus Castle, Sankt Goar
131 min walk • Maus Castle is a castle above the village of Wellmich in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It lies on the east side of the Rhine, north of Katz Castle in Sankt Goarshausen and opposite Rheinfels Castle at Sankt Goar across the river.
2.9 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concert hall
Freilichtbühne Loreley, Sankt Goar
73 min walk • The Freilichtbühne Loreley is an amphitheatre located on top of the Lorelei rock in St. Goarshausen, Germany. Designed by Hermann Senf, it was built between 1934 and 1939 as one of the Nazi Thingplätze and is one of the best known of these.
4.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Burg Fürstenberg, Lorch am Rhein
122 min walk • The Burg Fürstenberg is a castle in the municipality of Oberdiebach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. When the castle was built, in 1219, this part of the small Oberdiebach was the village of Rheindiebach.
1.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Burg Gutenfels, Kaub
45 min walk • Gutenfels Castle, also known as Caub Castle, is a castle 110m above the town of Kaub in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
4.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Nollig Castle, Lorch am Rhein
122 min walk • Nollig Castle is a ruin above the village of Lorch in Hesse, Germany.