Top 11 Castles around Stulln

Guteneck Castle The castle was built in the 12th century, as evidenced by its Gothic walls. Guteneck was also first documented at this time. In 1278, Guteneck Castle came into the possession of the von und zu Murach family. A Jordan von Murach is first officially recorded in 1299. Wolff Albrecht von Murach sold Guteneck Castle to the Barons von Kreith in 1576. The Barons von Kreith were elevated to the rank of Imperial Counts in the 17th century and, like their predecessors, retained control of Guteneck for 300 years. During the Thirty Years' War, Guteneck and Weidenthal were devastated by soldiers. The castle burned down completely in 1822 during a village fire. Initially, only the chapel and the adjoining castle building were rebuilt. The last Imperial Countess, Franziska von Kreith (being childless), sold Guteneck Castle and its estate to her brother, Count Franz von Spreti, in 1894. That same year, he built a residential wing on medieval foundations, incorporating remnants of Baroque walls. In 1923, Count Spreti sold the property to a real estate agent from Nuremberg, who in turn sold it to Hereditary Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1937. In 1961, Count Albrecht Beissel von Gymnich acquired Guteneck Castle from the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and gave the estate its current appearance. Count Burkhard Beissel von Gymnich inherited the property from his father, Albrecht, in 2001. The building is a three- to four-sided structure. Parts of the castle were added later, including an arcaded courtyard in the 19th century. The castle chapel of St. Catherine dates from the 14th to 15th centuries and was rebuilt with alterations at the beginning of the 19th century. It features a roof turret with an onion dome. A so-called Swiss chalet with ground-floor vaulted ceilings and a former schoolhouse also belong to the complex. The castle has been revitalized through a variety of measures. Parts of it are offered as holiday apartments, a medieval banquet is regularly held there, a traditional Christmas market has been held for several years, the castle serves as a wedding venue, and the Highland Games and other celebrations take place there annually. In addition, the castle is used as a conference and seminar center. Source: Excerpts from www.wikipedia.de / www.schloss-guteneck.de/

Stein Castle is visible from the Pfreimd cycle path. Further information can be found at https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Stein_an_der_Pfreimd

Beautifully preserved privately owned castle

It was quite an experience to stroll through the closed market. 😂

Stein Castle The Lords of Stein were documented as Udalricus de Steine in 1118. This family can be traced back to Stein until the 16th century. Stein Castle had probably belonged to the Leuchtenberg family since the 12th century, but had been their own fief since the 14th century. On February 11, 1524, Mathes vom Stein sold Stein Castle and everything that went with it to Georg von Prandt. The Prandt family had taken over Hohentreswitz in 1576 and had thus risen to become one of the most powerful landed families in the Nabburg district. From 1621, Johann Singer was undoubtedly in Stein. In the turmoil of the Thirty Years' War from 1618 to 1648, with devastating economic, social and cultural consequences. The Nabburg district, to which the Hofmark Stein belonged, was severely affected. In 1632, the Singer heirs asked the government in Amberg for food and clothing. After the death of Hans Albrecht Singer, Stein went to Christian Gobell. According to the deed of loan dated January 3, 1650, the castle and the Stein manor were transferred to him. From 1755 to 1805, ownership of Stein changed hands, first to Aloys Bonaventura, Count of Kreuth, then to Joseph Ignati Corbinian von Korb. In 1762, Maria Anna Baroness von Podewils bought the Stein estate. Around 1802 or 1805, although the information is not clear, Stein passed to Johann Baptist von Duprel. The Stein Castle on the Pfreimd, also known as Stein Castle, is the ruin of a hilltop castle. The complex was built on a rocky outcrop above the Pfreimd. There are several buildings within the castle walls, including the former castle. This is a two-storey, plastered, gable-roof building, the core of which dates back to the 16th century. The courtyard gate and the former gatehouse are also part of this listed building. In the 18th century, most of the castle was demolished and a new building was constructed. The current castle is built on the remains of a medieval keep. Parts of the castle wall made of quarry stone masonry have also been preserved. The castle complex is privately owned and cannot be visited. Source: Excerpts from www.wikipedia.de

The historic, romantic Christmas market at Guteneck Castle is particularly recommended. It is open on all four Advent weekends from Thursday to Sunday and recently even the weekend before as a "pre-opening" (except on Remembrance Sunday). The atmosphere is unique and the food selection is very varied. Despite the expensive entrance fee (between €8 and €10), it is really well worth it.

The beautiful Christmas market at Guteneck Castle is particularly recommended. It is open on all four Advent weekends from Thursday to Sunday and recently even the weekend before as a "pre-opening" (except on Remembrance Sunday). The atmosphere is unique and the food selection is very varied. Despite the expensive entrance fee (between €8 and €10), it is really highly recommended.

Today, Schwarzenfeld Castle is a conference and recreation hotel with a beautiful park on the banks of the Naab.