Marksburg

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Within its massive walls are a collection of weapons and manuscripts, a medieval botanical garden, and a self-service restaurant. Try to get a table on the terrace to enjoy the stunning view.”

– Fodor's

Fodor's Fodor's
"Rising high above the town, the dramatic 12th-century Marksburg Castle—part of a Unesco World Heritage Site—makes for some breathtaking vistas from above and below." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The restored Marksburg castle, built on a site high above the river, is the only one in the valley never to have been destroyed." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The compulsory tour takes in the citadel, the Gothic hall and the large kitchen, plus a grisly torture chamber, with its hair-raising assortment of pain-inflicting nasties." Full review