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At first glance, we didn't consider going in the Schloss, how wrong we were. The ruine is in pristine condition, near inhabitable, even for the most ancient part. It offers unique viewpoints over the area and stunning access to every nook and cranny the castle had to offer. Imagining yourself as a Lord of the Valley requires so little effort, one's wife has to snap you out of it at regular intervals. The fun doesn't stop there as you are offered several life-sized displays of medieval times and a passage through the armory, which is of unseen quality and kept in a state that makes you wonder if someone is still planning on making use of them sooner or later. Out of lack of things to complain about, I must say the fortress doesn't cater to the less able of body. Seeing as it stems from a time when a disability meant a death sentence, we will refrain from making to much of a fuss about it.
matthias “Sacerdos1” weynsmatthias “Sacerdos1” weyns
10
Nice, well kept castle to visit for some very good looks out upon the Lahn river and surrounding villages. The price of admission (€4 per adult) is more than fair in my opinion for the time you can spend exploring the site (probably about 1.5 hours for most). You can get castle guide pamphlets in English as well. Additionally, the lady who was at the cash register when we visited was extremely friendly. After we spent time enjoying the castle she gave our daughter a gift! It made her day and we will definitely be back, in no small part due to her kindness!
Christopher DavisChristopher Davis
00
We absolutely loved the place. The central tower is accessible. You would have to be a bit careful when you climb. The climb is narrow and uneven But the view from the top of the tower is breathtaking. You can see the river Lahn and the bridge connecting the town. The lady at the counter is friendly and tickets are not that costly. Try to go on a clear sky day for better view.
Sreeram SadasivamSreeram Sadasivam
20
This castle should really be on your to do list. It's really lovely, so we'll maintained, and with a lot of historical artifacts, made up period rooms, a labyrinth of rooms to explore, and a spectacular view from the top... All for 5 euros! There were about 3 other groups of people when we were there, and the village was dead quiet! Much much nicer than Limburg.
Jarrod HuntJarrod Hunt
10
Runkel castle is a wonderful medieval hill castle, first mentioned 1159. You can take your own tour for small money. Starting in the inner courtyard you first walk through a well stocked armoury. Then you walk through kitchen and living rooms, pass dungeons on your way up to the tower, from which you have a great look over Runkel and the Lahn valley.
K. WenzK. Wenz
20
Heute haben wir die Burg Runkel besucht. Wir sind dort in der Vergangenheit mal vorbei gefahren wo es regnete, wir hatten aber gesagt da müssen wir mal vorbei fahren und uns die Burg ansehen. Jetzt haben wir es gemacht und es hat sich wirklich gelohnt !!! Einige Parkplätze sind direkt vor der Burg vorhanden, die wir auch nutzten !!! Im Eingangsbereich der Burg sieht man erst einmal nur ganz wenig. Da ahnt man garnicht was sich für ein Schatz dahinter versteckt !!! Die Leute im Burgladen/ Kasse sind super nett, da fühlt man sich sehr willkommen !!! Man erkundet die Burg mit einem super erklärten Burgrundgang !!! Die Gärten und Pflanzen sind in einem sehr gepflegten Zustand !!! In einigen Räume der Burg sind einige schöne Exponaten aus vergangenen Zeit !!! Auf dem Rundgang gibt es immer etwas Neues zu entdecken !!! Wir haben ja jetzt schon einige Burgen besucht und die Burg Runkel gehört definitiv zu den schöneren !!! Klare Empfehlung !!! Fahrt mal hin !!!
Hans-Jürgen StraußHans-Jürgen Strauß
50
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Schloßpl. 2, 65594 Runkel, Germany
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Runkel Castle, a ruined hill castle from the High Middle Ages, is located in the city of Runkel in the Landkreis of Limburg-Weilburg in the state of Hesse.
attractions: Lahnbrücke Runkel, restaurants: Altstadt-Café, Alte Burgschänke, Zwitschernest Runkel, AMUNI Pasta Pizza & Vino, Zum Güterschuppen, Ristorante Amalfi, Schäfer Dein Bäcker GmbH
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