Schloss Birstein - Fürst von Isenburgische Rentkammer

Birstein, Germany, Germany

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Schloss Birstein in Birstein, Germany, is a picturesque castle complex on a basalt hill first mentioned in 1279, originally a 13th-century fortress expanded during the Renaissance in the 16th century and Baroque era from 1763-1768 with the prominent Neue Schloss by architect J.W. Faber.

Serving as the residence of the Princes of Isenburg since 1517—elevated to princely status in 1744—it features three courtyards including the central Höfchen with medieval walls, a northern Kutschenhof with Renaissance buildings and a late Gothic well, and southern expansions blending architectural styles amid scenic parks.

Today, the still-inhabited family seat includes the renovated Alte Rentkammer as a boutique hotel with 6 doubles, 2 singles, and 2 apartments offering modern comforts, events for up to 30 guests, and a warm historic ambiance near forests and the Spessart region.