Dagstuhl Castle Ruins near Wadern

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brief description: 

The first official documentary mention of Dagstuhl Castle dates back to 1290. The castle was built around 1290 by Knight Boemund of Saarbrücken, probably for Bohemond von Warnesberg, the archbishop of Trier. The name "Dagstuhl" derives from the German word for roof (Dach), because of the roof-like shape of the hill on which the castle stands. The medieval hill castle comprises an elaborate complex which measures over 300 metres in length with an outer bailey on the northern side and a defensive fortification with moat, ramparts and two bastions on the southern side. Since the 1980s, the castle ruins have been archaeologically explored and were improved for public access from 2003 to 2010. Two impressive bridges span over the two neck ditches, so that visitors can access the castle complex in a historically authentic fashion.

relevant filming facts

opening times: 
open to the public at any time
usage: 
historic monument
Background noise: 
quietly situated within a forest
surroundings: 
quietly situated within a forest, 500 metres from a parking lot
Lift/elevator: 
not available
Catering: 
can be arranged in the town of Wadern
premises: 
not available

accessibility

car: 
Coming from the motorway A1, take the exit Nonnweiler-Primstal, drive through the village of Primstal in direction to Wadern. After the Lockweiler industrial park, turn right and follow the signs indicating "Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz-Zentrum". When arrived at the château Dagstuhl, continue by driving to the forest parking ("Waldparkplatz Am Pilz").
train: 
By train, exit at the Merzig train station and continue by bus.

supply

sanitary facilities: 
not available
parking lot: 
available
electricity supply: 
available
water supply: 
not available

contact

Steffen Conrad