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Oybin Rock Castle

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The ruins of a medieval rock castle Oybin are located in the village Oybin , near the town Zittau . The site is located near the state border between the Czech Republic and Germany . Historical Attractions - This site had already been inhabited in the Bronze age but, obviously, the remains of the castle date back only to the 13th century. more »

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EUR 22.7

Hotel am Berg Oybin

0.2km, Friedrich-Engels-Straße 34, Kurort Oybin, 02797

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EUR 37

Haus Oberlausitz

2.3km, An der Hutungswiese 13, Jonsdorf, 02796

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EUR 45

Ferienwohnung Familie Petschel

2.4km, An der Hutungswiese 4b, Jonsdorf , 02796

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EUR 55

Hotel BB

2.8km, Am Bahnhof 1, Olbersdorf, 02785

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EUR 48

Dammschenke Gasthof & Hotel

3.5km, Großschönauer Strasse 65, Jonsdorf, 02796

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EUR 42

Wanderhotel Sonnebergbaude

6km, Hauptstraße 154, Waltersdorf, 02799

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EUR 22

Zimmervermietung Franke

6km, Südstr. 3, Olbersdorf, 02785

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EUR 50

Schloßhotel Althörnitz, ***

6km, Zittauer Str. 9, Bertsdorf-Hörnitz, 02763

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In the ancient times, there was an important trade route from Bohemia to Lusatia right here. The Oybin Rock Castle experienced the biggest boom during the reign of Charles IV, who had the walls of the castle developed, and added new constructions, including and the Gothic church. The castle was struck by the lightning in 1577 and the building completely burned down. Since then, the castle dilapidated and it was nearly forgotten. .

Rescue work

The Oybin Rock Castle was rediscovered in the Romantic period. Its ruins attracted the attention of tourists. At preesent, the rescue work is in progress.

How to Get There

You can get to the village Oybin from Zittau on a unique narrow-gauge railway.

Tourist information and destination rating

Type of building

rock castle

How is the building used now?

historic monument
lookout point

Current state

ruined

Style of architecture

Gothic style

Why did the previous construction vanished?

great fire

Attrractions

cellars

GPS: 50.8439961271, 14.7430515289 Edit

Altitude: 488 m Edit

Foundation (year): 1369 Edit

Barrier-free access: Yes Edit

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