Great place to take the whole family for some amazing views and sight seeing. There are no set opening hours, but for tours there is a meeting spot on Sundays. If you want to learn more about the history of Burg Friedberg then I definitely recommend a tour. We went on a foggy morning it was like I imagen the olden days. The Adolfsturm can be climbed from the beginning of April to the end of October on Saturdays and Sundays and on public holidays from 2 to 6 p.m. The view of the Vogelsberg, the Taunus and as far as Frankfurt is magnificent. Sightseeing Tours of Burg Friedberg and old town of Friedberg take place every Sunday. Meeting point is at 2 p.m. at the Wetterau Museum, Haagstraße 16. Guided tours for groups and school classes can also be...
Read moreBurg Friedberg with the Friedberger Warte is a true gem in part due to the fact that Friedberg and the castle were not obliterated in the Second World War due to the local military leader's deliberate choice to capitulate, as a result of which the town was thankfully spared. As such, the splendid architecture has remained in its original state and acts like a beautiful time capsule. Burg Friedberg is very much worth a visit and offers some outstanding angles for photography enthusiasts and hobbyists alike. After visiting the Burg, the old town just outside the gates offers several pleasant places for a...
Read moreIt’s pretty fun to stroll about and relax in the yard. I remember going inside the castle and the tower as a kid in a class field trip but don’t know if it’s still possible.
The walls which look into the rest of the city have little goggles which show you how it looked way back.
Overall decent and cool place, there are Roman baths in the gymnasium there or so I’ve heard. But if it’s true you’ll probably not be able to enter as a tourist.
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