Burgruine Frankenstein

First, the location on Tripadvisor is wrong. Use the Unilocal directions instead. It’s on the top of a hill so dress accordingly. We parked down the hill in a small parking area right before the tunnel leading up to the ruin. You’ll see farmers and a bunch of goats. Like the other reviews its not an impressive castle but if you’re in the area you might want to check it out. There’s nothing touristy about this area so its pretty much and come see the castle and leave.

Walking is the only way up to the Castle Ruins.. It is very steep. proper footwear is recommended..

This is an interesting old castle. It’s not as impressive as other German castles (Heidelberg, for instance), but it is neat in its own way. Each year they have an enormous Halloween celebration, which I’m very sorry I never went to when I was there (especially since Halloween isn’t actively celebrated in Germany).

The rain drove down through the trees and the silence in the forest was violated by claps of thunder. The weather on the day I visited this version of Frankenstein Castle probably did the most to push this review to five stars. Nestled in the Palatinate hills and overlooking the tiny town of Frankenstein (Pfalz), Burgruine (Castle Ruin) Frankenstein is an absolute delight. The ruins are accessible by a footpath that winds up a steep hill through the forest. A small plaque at the base of the hill (and not much else) explains the history of this secluded 12^th century castle.
Top Three Highlights:
1.) The path to the castle is only a short distance from the villiage train station
2.) Fantastic views of the surrounding forests and hills (and appropriately located cemetery at the base of the hill)
3.) No cost to visit the ruins