Schloss Oberstein

The castle of the Lords of Daun-Oberstein, prominently located on a rocky spur above the Nahe, offers, along with Bosselstein Castle and the world-famous Felsenkirche, an impressive backdrop over the old town of the Oberstein district.

Visit: From the courtyard with its covered terrace, you can gaze far over Bosselstein Castle, Oberstein, the Nahe Valley, and towards the extensive forests of Winterhauch. The restored rooms of the castle and the courtyard can be visited from early April to early November.

History: Oberstein Castle was first mentioned in 1330, experienced a heyday in the 15th century, burned down completely in 1855, and was partially rebuilt after 1980 by the Burgenverein Schloss Oberstein. Bosselstein Castle, built around 1150, was inhabited by the Lords of Stein until 1600. It fell into disrepair, so today only a tower stump and a few walls remain. From Bosselstein Castle, there is a wonderful view of the Oberstein district. It's a four-minute walk from Oberstein Castle, which is worth it!

Opening hours: April 1 - October 31: Tuesday - Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., open on Mondays in July and August (Visiting is not possible during castle rentals)

Rental: The entire castle as well as individual rooms: Wappen Room, Bay Window Room, Cultural Room (also used as a registry office), and Lion Cellar can be rented for family and corporate celebrations, as well as other events. Guided tours for groups, school classes, and kindergartens can be arranged year-round by appointment.

Contact: Burgenverein Schloss Oberstein e.V., Schloss, 55743 Idar-Oberstein, Chairman: Ralph Effgen, info@schloss-oberstein.de, www.schloss-oberstein.de

Accessibility by public transport: Bus line 829 (on-demand bus, register at least 60 minutes before departure at 06131-7896-16) Stop: Schloss

Stroll through the rooms of Oberstein Castle on a virtual tour https://schloss-oberstein.de/themes/twentyseventeen/2016/09/25/virtuelle-tour-durch-das-schloss/ 

or admire the winter castle from the air: https://www.edelsteinland.de/cms/upload/Sehenswert/Burgen_und_Schloesser/Schloss_Oberstein/Dramacastle_JoachimSchwarz_BurgenvereinSchlossOberstein_eV.mp4

Opening times

Oberstein Castle is open at the following times:
Courtyard and rooms of the castle:
April 1 to November 1 of each year, Tuesday to Sunday 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
During the holiday months of July and August, the castle is also open on Mondays from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Please note: During events and rentals, the castle can only be visited to a limited extent. 

Guided tours can be booked year-round for groups through the Burgenverein .

Costs for guided tours:

Adults:                                                 € 30.00 for the tour, plus € 4.00 admission per person

Students and youths aged 11 - 18 years:   € 20.00 for the tour, plus € 2.00 admission per person

Elementary school classes and kindergartens:              Free tour

The tours can be requested up to 2 weeks before the planned date at info@schloss-oberstein.de .

Price:

Adults: 3 €

Children 11 - 18 years: 1.50 €

Children under 11 years: Free admission

Guided tours can be offered year-round by the Castle Association upon request for groups.

Costs for tours:

Adults:                                                € 30.00 for the tour, plus € 4.00 admission per person

Students and young people aged 11-18 years:    € 20.00 for the tour, plus € 2.00 admission per person

Elementary school classes & kindergartens:                Free tour

The tours can be requested no later than 2 weeks before the date at info@schloss-oberstein.de .