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The castle was built in 1390 by Count Philipp I of Nassau-Weilburg-Saarbrücken to protect against the counts of Solms.
In the 16th century, it lost its strategic importance and fell into disrepair after the administrator left.
In the 19th century, village residents used the ruins as a quarry, resulting in many parts being removed. Since 1975, with the establishment of the Castle and Local Heritage Association, the castle has been extensively restored and now shines again in new splendor.
The castle was built in 1390 by Count Philipp I of Nassau-Weilburg-Saarbrücken – primarily to secure against the Counts of Solms, the then owners of Braunfels Castle.
By the 16th century, the castle had lost its strategic significance and continued to decay after the last administrator left.
In the 19th century, the ruins were used by the villagers as a quarry, leading to the removal of large portions.
Since the establishment of the Burgverein (today's Castle and Heritage Association) in 1975, Burg Philippstein has shone in new splendor after countless restoration efforts.
Opening times
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 |
The key for the castle tower visit is available upon leaving a deposit and castle fee of €1.00 per adult
(children and teenagers up to 16 years of age enter for free)
at:
Gasthaus Gombel
35619 Braunfels-Philippstein
Braunfelser Straße 26
Tel. (06442) 44 63
If you are interested in detailed castle tours, please contact the chairman Achim Zimmerschied at Tel. 01575 88 83 388
Price:
You can obtain a key to climb the castle tower by providing a deposit of 1 Euro per adult; children up to 16 years are free.
The key is issued by Serena Schmidt (0163 2892633) and Nadine Hardt (0176-63049776).
You can also arrange castle tours. For more information, visit https://www.burg-philippstein.de/burg-turm-besichtigung or contact the Tourist Information Braunfels.
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Burg Philippstein
35619 Braunfels- Philippstein
+49 6442 9623699 https://www.burg-philippstein.de E-mail: matthias@burg-philippstein.de
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