Burg Posterstein

#2918 among destinations in Germany

Forts and castles, Natural history museum, Museum, History museum

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Posterstein Castle, also called Stein, is a hilltop castle on a rocky outcrop above the right bank of the Sprotte River in Posterstein in the Altenburger Land district of Thuringia. The hilltop castle originated from a small ministerial castle from the late 12th century, which was built over in the Renaissance period.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°51'47"N, 12°15'10"E

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Burgberg 1Posterstein 04626 ThuringiaGermany

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+49 34496 22595

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Burg Posterstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eisstadion im Sahnpark, Schloss Blankenhain, Grabeiche - 1000 jährige Eiche, Schmölln.

6 miSE
Sport complex, Sport venue, Sport
Eisstadion im Sahnpark, Crimmitschau
152 min walk • Eisstadion im Sahnpark, is an arena in Crimmitschau, Germany. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home to the ETC Crimmitschau of the 2nd Bundesliga. It opened in 1964 and holds 5,222 spectators.
4.6 miS
Forts and castles, Museum
Schloss Blankenhain
118 min walk • Schloss Blankenhain, nestled in the serene countryside of Germany, is not just a historical edifice but a fascinating open-air museum that offers a deep dive into the rural life of the past. This meticulously restored castle complex has transcended time to become an...
1.4 miNE
Tree
Grabeiche - 1000 jährige Eiche
37 min walk • The burial oak is a prominent old tree specimen of the English oak in Nöbdenitz in Thuringia. In the hollow trunk of the tree is a burial place.
4.8 miNE
Locality
Schmölln
122 min walk • One of the town's most striking landmarks is the Schloss Schmölln, a beautiful Renaissance castle that dates back to the 16th century. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle to learn about its rich history and admire its impressive architecture.