Plassenburg, Kulmbach

Name: Plassenburg
Address: Plassenburg 1, Kulmbach, 95326, Germany
Telephone: +49 9221 804571

#1 among attractions in Kulmbach

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, Military museum, More...

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Plassenburg is a castle in the city of Kulmbach in Bavaria. It is one of the most impressive castles in Germany and a symbol of the city. It was first mentioned in 1135. The Plassenberg family were ministerial of the counts of Andechs and used as their seat the Plassenburg. The House of Guttenberg, a prominent Franconian noble family, traces its origins back to 1149 with a Gundeloh v. Blassenberg. The name Guttenberg is derived from Guttenberg and was adopted by a Heinrich von Blassenberg around 1310. From 1340, the Hohenzollerns governed from Plassenburg castle their territories in Franconia till 1604. The Plassenburg was fortress and residence for the Hohenzollerns. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°6'30"N, 11°27'48"E

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Plassenburg 1Kulmbach 95326 Germany

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+49 9221 804571

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

Nearby attractions include: Deutsches Dampflokomotiv Museum, Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg–Bischofsgrün railway, Trebgast.

5.3 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Deutsches Dampflokomotiv Museum
136 min walk • The Deutsches Dampflokomotiv Museum (German Steam Locomotive Museum) is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts and a testament to Germany's rich industrial heritage. Nestled in the picturesque region of Upper Franconia, this specialized museum is dedicated to the...
5.3 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg–Bischofsgrün railway
137 min walk • The Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg–Bischofsgrün railway was one of the seven railways that used to serve the Fichtelgebirge area.
4.7 miSE
Locality
Trebgast
121 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Trebgast is the Trebgast Reservoir, a stunning man-made lake that offers a variety of water activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The reservoir is also surrounded by scenic walking and cycling trails, providing visitors...