Schloss Braunfels
Schloss Braunfels
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Wellcome to Braunfels Castle! It looks a bit like in a fairy tale, but it is real. Located on the very top of a rock it wellcomes its guests from far. Since centuries its owned by the family, which is still living there. Braunfels is a charming little place with the huge castle right in the middle of it. Braunfels Castle itself offers an attractive variety of sightseeing possibilities, which however are a bit limited in wintertime (Nov.- March). Enjoy your stay in Braunfels!
Duration: 1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
35 within 3 miles
Attractions
39 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
273 reviews
Excellent
184
Very good
65
Average
15
Poor
5
Terrible
4
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
KlaFl1
11 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We (3 couples) had booked a tour of the castle with a visit to the keep. The booking process was straightforward. The costs (11 euros per person) are - in our opinion - low. Booking the keep (only possible on request) was more or less a "private tour". There were seven of us with the guide. We would like to thank our supervisor for the absolutely competent tour, she answered all of our questions (and there were many!) in detail. Thank you for that! We can recommend the tour without reservation!
Written 12 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nelli S
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
We already know the picturesque castle from one of the public tours that we were able to experience with our family. But today we were able to get to know it again as part of a birthday party. Our son invited his friends to a party at Braunsfels Castle called "Härmel the little castle ghost". From the exciting story to the party in the tower room, this afternoon in these historic walls was a great success. Very well organized, professional in dealing with children and in coordination with the parents, always helpful and courteous to give the children an unforgettable experience. We would especially like to thank Andrea, who skilfully guided the children through the birthday party.
Written 11 March 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Xanthipi K
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We had a wonderful day with our American friends at and in this wonderful castle! In addition to the imposing backdrop and the great view, we really liked the tour, which was conducted by Mrs. Süß with a lot of information, wit, expertise and charm. Thank you!
Automatically translated
Written 5 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Trip11929140970
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Friends
We decided to celebrate the children's birthday here and were looking for something new. And we remained very satisfied – the leadership exceeded all our expectations. I think we were lucky to have the best museum teacher, Ms. Sabine Süß. The children listened eagerly, and the various stories, jokes and facts only aroused their interest even more. Not only was it beautiful, but there was also an incredible amount to discover!
Automatically translated
Written 17 November 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
daniel q
Frankfurt, Germany27 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
We did the English tour with the Canadian guy (forgot his name). The tour was very informative, approx.. one hour. Inside the castle is amazing, with a lot of objects that are part of the castle's history, unfortunately is not allowed to take pictures inside, but this is understandable as this is still a family heritage dated of many centuries.. the small Church inside also worth a look as it's free. We had a small dog in a proper backpack for pets, that was allowed to come with us (not on the floor), this was also very nice from them. I definitely recommend this tour at Braunfels Castle, a must go if you are in Germany!
Written 4 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hermann M
Eschborn, Germany1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
Excellent tour with historical details about the castle and also about the family. Not a graveyard of dates, but very lively and entertaining thanks to many anecdotes.
Please note: it remains very cold in the building even when the outside temperature is higher. When we visited it was 23 degrees outside and 10 degrees inside.
Please note: it remains very cold in the building even when the outside temperature is higher. When we visited it was 23 degrees outside and 10 degrees inside.
Written 1 May 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Christine G
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
Although we do not live so far away, we visited Braunfels Castle for the first time and were delighted! We booked a guided tour and the young man also knew how to capture our 15-year-old daughter with his stories. In keeping with the times and with many anecdotes, the one-hour guided tour was over much too quickly ☺️
Automatically translated
Written 23 October 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bernd K
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Very beautiful fairytale castle. Reminds me a bit of Neuschwanstein in its historicism. The competent tour leaves hardly any questions unanswered. Unfortunately, the count prohibits taking photos in the castle. The family museum has an impressive collection of hunting weapons from the black powder era. You can round off your visit in the castle cafe with friendly service.
Written 17 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Birgit R
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had never been to Braunfels before and were absolutely enthusiastic about the city and especially about the castle.
It is a beautiful place with an interesting history.
The obligatory tour was very good and was peppered with interesting details.
We can only recommend a visit, but would still like the castle never to become as crowded and touristy as many other places. It would be a shame if the character were lost in the masses.
It is a beautiful place with an interesting history.
The obligatory tour was very good and was peppered with interesting details.
We can only recommend a visit, but would still like the castle never to become as crowded and touristy as many other places. It would be a shame if the character were lost in the masses.
Automatically translated
Written 7 October 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
asyacat2021
Frankfurt, Germany3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
A great place with worth seeing, valuable and well-preserved exhibits and works of art from previous centuries, in family ownership for countless generations! Online presence and reservations were very good, the tour (approx. 50 minutes) was very warm and very professional. The castle café is cozy and hospitable. Overall, a plus for the region. Chapeau, keep it up and thank you very much!
Written 28 March 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello, I was born and raised in New Braunfels Texas and lived there for 53 years before moving to central Texas. I have e-mailed the Schloss Braunfels castle in German to request an English tour and to order tickets for a Sunday in September. Could anyone make suggestions as to how to set this up? We will be visiting Germany in Austria in September and at the top of our list is Braunfels.
Thank you Carolyn J. W. Temple, TX, United Sates
Written 23 July 2018
Hello Eddie W. Thank you for your post. I was born and raised in New Braunfels TX and lived there until I was 53. My husband and I are coming to Germany & Austria in September. We will be staying at the Schloss Braunfels Hotel. We plan to tour the Schloss Braunfels castle on a Sunday. I have sent the castle an e-mail in Germany asking to purchase tickets and I have requested an English tour guide, but have not had a responnse. Is this how you went about your tour? My e-mail is cjwdecorate@yahoo. I would very much appreciate any information since this is my first tripe to Germany and Austria.
Thank you, C.J.W
Written 23 July 2018
Showing results 1-3 of 3
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing