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Hanstein Castle

Bornhagen, Germany

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Hanstein Castle

Hilltop castle ruin above Bornhagen in the Eichsfeld region, with views over the surrounding landscape. Visitors walk through the courtyards, cellars and dungeon, and climb narrow spiral stairs in the towers to the viewing platforms.

Highlights

  • Knights' Hall
  • Keep tower viewing platform
  • Dungeon and cellars

Good to know

  • Entry about €3.50 per adult
  • Narrow tower stairs without handrails, not wheelchair accessible
  • Parking 500 to 600 metres away, free

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