Schlossruine Nebra

Nebra, Germany, Germany

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Schlossruine Nebra is a medieval hill castle ruin located in Nebra, Germany, and is considered the oldest and most significant historic monument in the town.

The castle was built around 1200–1250, originally serving as a fortified residence with a prominent living tower and a chapel constructed shortly after 1250. Today, only the residential tower, remnants of the chapel, and the vaulted cellars of the wine cellar remain.

The castle lost its prominence over time, especially after the construction of a nearby new castle in 1874, leading to the ruin's gradual decay. Recent efforts have focused on securing and preserving the castle ruins to protect this cultural heritage and enable future tourism.

The site is closely linked to the local history of Nebra, which is also famous for the discovery of the Nebra Sky Disc, an important Bronze Age artifact. Preservation work has been ongoing since 2022 to safeguard the ruins from further deterioration while respecting their historical significance.​