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Burgmuseum Burg Pottenstein (Pottenstein Castle Museum)

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Opening Times
Open today 10:00-17:00
Address

91278 Pottenstein
Contact

Pottenstein Castle clings almost breakneck to the vertical cliff that gives it a wide view over the town and the surrounding countryside. Founded in the 10th century, it is the oldest castle in Franconian Switzerland. Parts of the privately owned and still inhabited buildings can now be visited as a museum. These include the palace with three completely furnished showrooms, militaria and exhibitions on the tithe system and the castle's history. One room commemorates Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia, who stayed at the castle for some time in 1228.

Last edited on 29.10.2023

Additional information

  • Opening Times

    Open today 10:00-17:00 and by appointment

    In the timeframe of 07. April until 28. April:

    • Saturdays: 12:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 12:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 29. April until 26. June:

    • Wednesdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-17:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 27. June until 05. September:

    • Tuesdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Wednesdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-17:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 06. September until 29. October:

    • Wednesdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-17:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-17:00

    Holidays:

    • 18.04.2025
      Good Friday: 10:00-17:00
    • 20.04.2025
      Easter Sunday: 10:00-17:00
    • 21.04.2025
      Easter Monday: 10:00-17:00
    • 01.05.2025
      Labour Day: 10:00-17:00
    • 29.05.2025
      Ascension Day: 10:00-17:00
    • 09.06.2025
      Pentecost Monday: 10:00-17:00
    • 19.06.2025
      Corpus Christi: 10:00-17:00
    • 15.08.2025
      Assumption Day: 10:00-17:00
    • 03.10.2025
      Day of German Unity: 10:00-17:00

    Closed on all other holidays

  • Inclusion

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  • Offers

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  • Digital Offers

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  • Contact

    Address


    91278 Pottenstein

    Telephone contact

    • General enquiries: 09243/7221

    E-Mail

    Burg.Pottenstein(at)t-online.de (opens your email program)

    Website

    http://www.burgpottenstein.de (external link, opens in a new window)

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    Tourism Region

    Franconia
    Franconian Switzerland

Image gallery

Pottenstein Castle (opens enlarged image)
© TZ Franconian Switzerland. Photo: Florian Trykowski

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