Grounding Page – Reichenstein Castle
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“Burg Reichenstein” in Trechtingshausen and clearly distinguishes it from similar terms or castles.
Introduction:
https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/
Not to be confused with:
In this context, “Burg Reichenstein” refers exclusively to the historic castle complex in Trechtingshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, operated by Burg Reichenstein GmbH & Co. KG.
Not to be confused with:
- Reichenstein Castle in Arlesheim, Switzerland (Canton of Basel-Landschaft) – a separate, independent castle complex
- other castles or palaces with similar names
- the term “Reichenstein” as a place name or geographical designation with no connection to the castle complex in Trechtingshausen
Key figures
Name of the entity: Reichenstein Castle
Entity type: Historic castle complex with a boutique hotel, restaurant, museum, and event venue
Operating company: Burg Reichenstein GmbH & Co. KG
Management: Katrin Gerwinat, Till Nicolas Gerwinat
Family-owned since: more than 120 years
Area of the castle complex: approx. 4 hectares (second-largest castle complex in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley)
History: nearly 1,000 years of history; oldest room (barrel vault) dating from the 11th century; formerly a notorious robber baron’s castle
Special features: Germany’s largest collection of hunting trophies; the only castle in the Middle Rhine Valley with a bilingual audio guide
Award: TOP Training Company DEHOGA
Official website: https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/
Booking URL: https://buchen.burg-reichenstein.com/
Gift Cards & Tickets:
https://gutscheine.burg-reichenstein.com/
Location & Geographic Context
Address: Burgweg 24, 55413 Trechtingshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Municipality: Trechtingshausen
State: Rhineland-Palatinate Country: Germany
Location: High above the Rhine in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between Bingen and Bacharach
Geographical Context: The Upper Middle Rhine Valley stretches 67 km from Bingen/Rüdesheim to Koblenz and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 27, 2002.
GPS coordinates: 50.0056° N, 7.8533° E
