The Harburg Castle is one of the largest, best-preserved castles in all of Germany. Visiting Harburg and the Harburg Castle is like stepping back into the Middle Ages! Harburg Castle is one of the jewels of the Romantic Road. Wonderfully preserved, the castle sits high on a hill and overlooks the town for which it's named.
It is unclear when the first structure was erected, but the castle was first mentioned in a document in 1150. However, historians believe that portions of the castle may have been built in the 10th and 11th centuries, and Roman remains have been found on the site.

Because of its strategic location, it provided a military stronghold during the reign of the Staufer-Kings from 1079 to 1272. It was referenced in documents in 12th century as the Staufer Imperial Castle. In 1295, the castle was transferred to the Count of Oettingen and it has been in the Oettingen, and later the Oettingen-Wallerstein, families ever since.

The castle complex, including the castle house, chapel, sentry walk (complete with holes through which to pour hot oil on invading marauders!), prison tower, dungeon, and various buildings used to support the inhabitants, is surrounded by a wall supporting six towers. In the center of the complex is a large courtyard with a well.

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"Great place , super clean ! And the restaurant served the best Bavarian food "

SAR 617 total

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 19.95 per person)

"Very modern and clean. Easy and free parking as the hotel is directly above an Edeka grocery store, which was so convenient. We were able to walk from the hotel into the walls of the old city very easily. Breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly."

SAR 310 total

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

SAR 570 total

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Wonderful hotel, very charming, traditional breakfast"

SAR 583 total

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

"Very convenient hotel in Nördlingen. Great location. New, modern building. Stylish rooms, good restaurant/bar. Large breakfast buffet. Only minutes from historic city centre. Highly recommend!"

"Alles bestens hab mich sehr wohl gefühlt "

SAR 414 total

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"The manager was very helpful. Very good breakfast."

Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

SAR 543 total

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

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5/5 Excellent

"A convenient location within easy walking distance to the old town. Excellent staff, great communication and lovely breakfast. Free parking at the adjacent grocery store."

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