Very interesting medieval castle in a lovely setting on Lake Constance. The oldest inhabited castle in Germany, yet well preserved. Unusual, interesting rooms - lovely views of the lake and countryside, in wine country. The whole town is well worth a visit - as indeed is the area.
This was a fun castle to visit. We have seen many since we have been in Germany and this one was quite unique. So much of it is original - you feel like you are stepping back in time. The room where the famous poet died is fascinating. Although all the signs were is in German, you can buy an English guide for 1 euro that will explain everything. It is well worth a visit if you come to Meersburg.
This is an interesting and ancient building, complete with torture chamber and kitchens, etc. It makes you realise why the inhabitants moved OUT and into the new, purpose built schloss just over the road. Its cold, dark, dank, and draughty, so NOT like the castles of Hollywood!Most information is in German, but there are laminated cards in some room in English. Better yet, buy the English translation guide from the shop.Best way to visit, if you are staying in the area is the 3, 5 or 7 day ferry pass, which gives you free entry to both this and the new schloss.Definitely NOT suitable for badly disabled walkers, or wheelchairs, it just can't be done.
Approaching the castle, we were surrounded by the waterwheel of an adjoining building, the Zeppelin Museum, the outlooks from the perch of the town of Meersburg over Lake Constance and Switzerland. So enjoyable.
As you see in other reviews if you don't speak German you may have trouble because all the signs are in German. But don't let that stop you. You can purchase a guide at the gift shop which is also where you buy your tickets. It is only 1 euro and it describes each room of the castle. Great castle for kids because it has lots to look at and see in each room.
We were fortunate to be taken to visit the Meersburg Castle by our German friends from Ravensburg.. The castle dates back to the 7th century and is still in an extremely good condition. Fortunately the repairs or maintenance done are not very noticeable and it still retains its historical feeling. It is near the Bodensee. It is well worth a visit by visitors to the area.
7世纪建的很古老的城堡,真有中世纪城堡的情趣。先过桥到城堡,桥下面是相当深的沟,这本身就是很好的防御地势。里面较暗,没有豪华的装饰,就是一般的木头地板、木头天花板,除了一部分房间外,都是白墙,没有豪华的装饰。我们感觉到了真实的中世纪城堡的气氛。各室展示着武器、铠甲、生活用品等。参观中间可以走出小院子,从这儿看到的小镇和博登湖的景色很美丽。
If you don't speak German, you're out of luck. The Meersburg Castle, overlooking Lake Constance and Switzerland, is an entertaining place to visit, but don't expect to be informed. Don't confuse this with the more modern castle or palace in the middle of town, dating back to the 16th century. What few signs or explanations the castle has are only in German. You wander around the castle at your own pace. There are no tour guides. Perhaps this is best if traveling with children, for they can explore the rooms, imagining what it was like during medieval times. Some portions of the castle date back to 689 AD, and has the reputation of being the oldest intact castle in Germany. The castle is privately owned, which may explain why it is not better organized for tourists. The most memorable room was the small armory, but it would have been nice to know the names of the various men whose portraits hung about the room. An added attraction are the rooms where poetess Annette von Droste-Hülshoff (1797-1848) always stayed, and where she died. The castle was owned by her brother-in-law. She is a well known figure in German literature, and both she and the castle are pictured on German currency. The castle is rich in history, but unfortunately it is not shared with the visitor. Do some research before your visit, reading stories about what you're going to see.
虽然游人稀少,但却是一个非常漂亮的城堡。我是一个下著小雪的冬天去的,整个梅尔斯堡街上一个人也见不到,许多面向游客的餐厅、纪念品商店都关门了,唯独这个城堡还开着。这个城堡里面非常大,游览路径可以逛遍所有角落。