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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Lobby

"Immer wieder gerne hier. Tolles hotel und super nette Mitarbeiter. "

SAR 341 total

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4 May - 5 May

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

"Beautiful property with spa and heated pool. Friendly staff, overall a great experience "

SAR 952 total

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19 May - 20 May

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Wonderful hotel, very charming, traditional breakfast"

SAR 576 total

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30 Apr - 1 May

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

SAR 748 total

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1 May - 2 May

Front of property

"Von A bis Z alles Top! Wunderschönes Hotel mit modernem und gemütlichen Spa Bereich, Leckerem Essen und dem perfekten Personal, ein absolutes Muss!"

SAR 563 total

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10 May - 11 May

Sundeck

"Great place to stay. Seamless. Excellent art work in the Lobby and dinner area. Rooms are spacious and good set up. Parking in location is perfect just a few blocks from the walls of the old city "

SAR 443 total

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30 Apr - 1 May

View from property

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

SAR 365 total

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30 Apr - 1 May

Standard Double Room | Terrace/patio

"Comfortable room and excellent breakfast. All the staff worked very hard to make the hotel clean and hotel guests happy. Well done. 👍 "

SAR 460 total

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

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