Coburg Castle

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Description

(Local Name: Veste Coburg) Coburg Castle (alt. 464m/1,522ft) is one of the largest castles in Germany, dating mainly from the 16th C. (restored in the 19th and 20th centuries).

Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Paintings, art collections; Christian sites

Attractions within Coburg Castle

Coburg Fortress

In the Fürstenbau, in the Veste Coburg, are the former residential apartments of the ducal family.

The art collections in the luther's rooms at Coburg Fortress include important collections of old glass, porcelaine and decorated earthenware.

Luther Chapel

Luther Chapel, in the Coburg Castle, has works of art, weapons and coins.

Luther Room

Luther Room in Coburg Castle is where the reformer sought refuge during the Diet of Augsburg in 1530; Luther Chapel.

Do-It-Yourself Tours

Coburg Walking Tour

Address

Coburg Castle
Kunstsammlungen
D-96450 Coburg
Germany

http://www.kunstsammlungen-coburg.de

Hours

March 26 to November 4

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

November 5 to March 25

Open	Closed	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00
Closed		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Easter Monday - Christian Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian

Always closed on:
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24) Christmas - Christian (December 25) New Year's Eve (December 31)