Wachenburg, Weinheim

Name: Wachenburg
Address: Auf der Wachenburg, Weinheim, 69469, Germany
Telephone: +49 6201 846260

#4 among attractions in Weinheim

Forts and castles, View point

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The Wachenburg is a castle on a hill overlooking Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was built between 1907 and 1928 by the Weinheimer Senioren-Convent, a Corps of former students. The castle contains a restaurant with a nice view of the country. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°32'59"N, 8°41'7"E

Address

Auf der WachenburgWeinheim 69469 Germany

Contact

+49 6201 846260

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

Nearby attractions include: Schau- und Sichtungsgarten Hermannshof, Windeck Castle, Exotenwald Weinheim, Weinheimer Schloss.

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Garden and landscape architecture
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Forts and castles
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0.8 miSW
Outdoor activities, Botanical garden
Exotenwald Weinheim, Weinheim
21 min walk • The Exotenwald Weinheim is a forest arboretum located beside the Schlosspark in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is open daily without charge.
0.7 miW
Forts and castles
Weinheimer Schloss, Weinheim
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0.6 miW
49°32'59"N • 8°40'21"E
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Church
Ulnersche Kapelle, Weinheim
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0.8 miW
49°33'14"N • 8°40'6"E
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Village
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wachenburg open?

Wachenburg is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Thursday 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wachenburg?

Nearby attractions include Windeck Castle, Weinheim (11 min walk), Ulnersche Kapelle, Weinheim (15 min walk), Schau- und Sichtungsgarten Hermannshof, Weinheim (19 min walk), Weinheimer Schloss, Weinheim (19 min walk).

How to get to Wachenburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wachenburg:

Bus

Fuchs'sche Mühle • Lines: 680, 684 (12 min walk)
Weinheim Lindenstraße • Lines: 631, 680 (13 min walk)

Train

Weinheim Hbf (23 min walk)
Weinheim Alter OEG-Bahnhof (24 min walk)