Regenstein Castle Ruins
Burgruine Regenstein
The ruins of a castle carved into a sandstone hill on the northern edge of Blankenburg. Many rock-cut rooms can be climbed and explored, and there are views of the Brocken.
Regenstein Castle was built in the 12th century. Many of its rooms, stables and cisterns were carved directly into the sandstone, and more than 30 rock chambers survive today. It was later converted into a Prussian fortress, and after it was demolished in the 18th century it became a ruin. From the top of the rock you get a 360-degree view of the northern Harz foothills and the Brocken, making it a great spot for sunsets. Admission costs a few euros, and medieval-themed events are often held in summer. The castle is about 15 km from Wernigerode and is reached by car or by a walk from Blankenburg.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Blankenburg Castle & Baroque Gardens
- Bode Gorge
- Rosstrappe
- Titan-RT Suspension Bridge & Rappbode Dam
- Hexentanzplatz
- Halberstadt Cathedral
- Rübeland Caves (Baumann's Cave & Hermann's Cave)
- Devil's Wall