Monday, August 20, 2012

Landstuhl and Burg Nanstein

We are still on the hunt for a new home in Germany but we are already having fun exploring the area near us. Landstuhl is where we are staying for now and this little town is so adorable! It is full of amazing restaurants and has the best place to get ice cream... I mean spaghetti eis! 


Landstuhl is also home of a castle, Burg Nanstein. We hiked up from the city center on a trail up to the castle. It was built around the year 1162. Nanstein is well known for an elaborate siege during the Knights' Revolt in 1523 which claimed the life of von Sickingen. The fall of Nanstein was a symbol for the decline of castles in the Palatinate. Now the castle ruins is a nice place to explore and enjoy a picnic while taking in the views. You can also drive up to the castle if you do not want to hike. 

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