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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"We really enjoyed our stay. The house was spotless upon our arrival and was decorated with a personal note in every room. I have never stayed at a property where the host put that much effort in to make their guests feel welcome. It was truly amazing. One of a kind!! Highly recommend"

"All was perfect/so much space I lost my way a few times!! Only downside was the requests for cleaning when we left. When we arrived it took a few hours to sort/organize plates and cooking items in the right place. When we left we all spent at least half a day to clean/wash/tidy - as per the owner's written request so I think the cleaning charge was not appropriate. Anyway we had a great xmas family time so thankyou again!"

"Wir hatten zu 8 sehr schöne 7 Tage im Blauen Haus!Es war sehr gut mit dem Auto aus München zu erreichen. Wir konnten gleich auf die Felder für Spaziergänge, haben aber sonst die Gegend nicht wirklich erkundet. Für Feiertage oder nach 20:00 gibt es in Langenaltheim die "lila Box" welche ein 24h supermarkt ist und alles hat was man braucht!Im Haus selbst waren wir über eine größere Couch als in den Bildern positiv überrascht! Die Betten waren super bequem und auch die Küche hatte alles was man...

"Was needing a place for 3 nights for a quick trip to Germany. The apartment had 2 private bedrooms & a loft - perfect for a family of 4+. Since I flew into Munich and was headed to Nurmberg for business it was a convenient place in between the two. The town of Weissenburg has lots of charm - ancient walls surround the city - and though I didn't get much time to explore I found good food nearby, Schwarzer Bar & Al Forno, both within walking distance. With the charm comes some tight driving -...

AED 705 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Apr - 1 May

"Haben uns in der Unterkunft sehr wohl gefühlt. Alles war wie beschrieben."

AED 1,510 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

"Wir haben das Ferienhaus als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge nach München ins Stadio und die Harry Potter Ausstellung, ins Legoland, den Playmobil Funpark sowie in den Zoo Augsburg gebucht. Es ist super für eine 5 Köpfige Familie. Die Wohnung war sehr sauber, liebevoll eingerichtet und ein Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür. Die Eigentümer wohnen in der Nähe und sind bei Fragen sehr Hilfsbereit. Check in und Check out waren sehr schnell problemlos möglich. Nur der Handy empfang ist nahezu nicht vorhanden,...

"Den Aufenthalt in dem schönen Jurahaus haben wir genossen.Mit meinen 187 cm hatte ich manchmal kleine Probleme mit der Türhöhe zur Küche. Aber alles in allem ein Schmuck Stück dieses Haus. Es war für alles gesorgt und wir bedanken uns nochmals bei Familie Hagele.."

"Super Lage und tolle Umgebung / ruhig und sehr schöner See"

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

"We were welcomed to the house with a breakfast basket full of local foods, a real treat as this was our first visit to Germany and we had very little knowledge of German cuisine. The house was immaculately clean and really well presented. It’s location allowed us to visit many parts of Bavaria, castles, car museums, many beautiful churches and Medieval towns. Throughout our stay, Roswita, our host gave useful recommendations of local places to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with...

"Sehr gut"

"It was a great place in the center of town. We were able to walk every wear. Being in contact with the owner when I had a questions that needed answering made it easy. The caretaker of the property also helpful and nice. Great stay for my family of 6."