Rudelsburg Castle, Bad Kösen

The Swedes laid waste to 12th century Rudelsburg castle at the time of the Thirty Years War. Franz Kugler wrote the song text of An der Saale hellem Strande at the castle, which was rebuilt in the early 90s.

The Rudelsburg Castle was first mentioned in documents in 1171. Here high above the Saale Valley, Franz Kugler composed his famous song ”An der Saale hellem Strande“. In 1871, additional buildings were added to the ruins so that guests can be entertained in various rooms here today. A dinner at the knights’ table with lots of fun is highly recommendable. The neighbouring manor offers comfortable overnight accommodation. There is also a register office in the castle.