Germany · Restored
Rheinstein Castle
Rheinstein Castle is a medieval Rhine castle near Trechtingshausen, Germany, originally constructed around 1316–1317 and substantially rebuilt in the 19th century. Perched on a steep rocky promontory above the Rhine, it was restored in a neo-Gothic style and contains a chapel, a royal crypt, a courtyard garden and a prominent Knight's Hall (Rittersaal). The castle is open to the public as a museum site.
First raised
1316
Its prime
1844
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1844
The shape it held in its prime.
Perched on a sheer rocky promontory above the Rhine, the castle presents a compact conglomeration of brown-reddish sandstone towers and curtain walls with continuous crenellations. A tall rectangular keep with battlemented parapet stands to the rear, paired with a cylindrical seaward tower punctuated by narrow windows; lower domestic ranges show small pitched roofs. The fortified entrance includes a gatehouse with a working drawbridge and portcullis. Terraces and a small enclosed courtyard garden drop directly to the cliff edge, all complete and intact.
Step inside
10 places to explore in 1844.
The record describes 10 distinct spots at Rheinstein Castle — including 5 interiors: chapel interior, royal crypt, stairway leading to the rittersaal and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
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See Rheinstein Castle with the fires lit.
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