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According to legend, Spangenberg Castle was built by ‘Wild Kaspar’ in the remote, deserted Speyerbach valley in the 11th century. It served as a hiding place for him and the emperor's daughter, whom he had kidnapped. On 6 January 1100, it came into the possession of the Speyer Abbey through a donation. The first documented mention of the castle dates back to 1317 and for many years it served as the residence of the Stutmeisters, who bred horses for the Speyer bishops.
Further information can be found on the homepage: www.burg-spangenberg.de
Spangenberg Castle from the 11th century
The most striking landmark in the valley, situated on a steep and mighty rocky outcrop. It was mentioned as early as 1100 when it passed into the possession of the Speyer diocese. After its destruction in 1470/1471 during the Weissenburg Feud, the castle was repaired and made habitable again in 1480. It has been in ruins since the Thirty Years' War. Significant parts of the palace, gate building in front of the main castle and parts of the ramparts have been preserved. The castle and the castle tavern have been renovated.
Knights' banquets can be organised on request. Rooms in the castle can be hired for birthdays, company celebrations, weddings etc. Enquiries by email: veranstaltungen@burg-spangenberg.de Telephone: 06325-2027 (castle)
Enquiries for guided tours:
06325-9888138 - Castle tour
E-mail: buschlinger@gefuehrt-vg-lambrecht.de
Opening times
The inside of the castle can also be visited during the opening hours of the castle tavern.
Saturdays/Sundays and public holidays 10:00 to 18:00.
For more information call: 06325-2027 or visit the homepage: https://www.burg-spangenberg.de/
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During opening hours, the lower castle is freely accessible
The Lower Castle is freely accessible during opening hours.
If you would like to book a guided tour of the castle (subject to a fee) or a guided walk along the 3-Castle Circular Trail with a certified tour guide, please contact Thomas Buschlinger – buschlinger@gefuehrt-vg-lambrecht.de.
Special events and castle tours are also available outside regular opening hours
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Directions
By public transport: Bus route 517 (stop: Erfenstein - Schlossschänke)
By car:
Coming from Neustadt an der Weinstraße (A65 motorway): Take the Neustadt/Weinstr. Nord exit, then follow the B38/B39 to Lambrecht (Pfalz). After Lambrecht (Pfalz) turn left into Elmsteiner Tal (Frankeneck). Stay on the L499 until you reach Erfenstein. In Erfenstein there is a large car park on the left-hand side below the castle. From there, a 15-minute walk leads up to the castle.
Coming from Kaiserslautern (A6 motorway): Take the Enkenbach-Alsenborn exit, then head towards Fischbach/Bad Dürkheim. Follow the B48 until the junction to Bad Dürkheim. Then continue on the B37 towards Bad Dürkheim / Neustadt a. d. Weinstr., in Frankenstein follow the B39 until shortly before Lambrecht (Pfalz). Then turn right towards Frankeneck (Elmsteiner Tal). Stay on the L499 until you reach Erfenstein. In Erfenstein there is a large car park on the left-hand side below the castle. From there, a 15-minute walk leads up to the castle.
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Burg Spangenberg
67472 Esthal
+49 6325 2027 https://www.burg-spangenberg.de E-mail: wendelin_kuhn@t-online.de
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