Kyffhäuser Monument

Kyffhäuser Monument

Kyffhäuser
99707 Kyffhäuserland/OT Steinthaleben

Telephone: 034651 2780
Telefax: 034651 2308
info@kyffhaeuser-denkmal.de
http://www.kyffhaeuser-denkmal.de

Shortly after the death of the German emperor William I., a monument to his honor was erected on the Kyffhäuser hills in 1896. Built atop the ruins of the Kyffhausen imperial castle, dating from the Middle Ages, the monument's tower rises another 81 meters, a symbolic warning to the opponents of the empire at that time. The unification of the German empire in 1871 under William I fulfilled the people's wish for unity. The dream, so says the legend, was shared by Barbarossa. With that in mind, the monument designers created the unique combination of the German emperor astride a horse and Friedrich I of the Staufer dynasty, better known as Barbarossa.

Location
The attraction is situated on the northernmost spur of the Kyffhäuser hills, which is also the second highest point in the range. The landmark's area includes the ruins of the former Kyffhausen imperial castle from the 12th century and the Kyffhäuser Monument, which was built in the late 19th century.

Directions
Follow B85 between Bad Frankenhausen and Kelbra and look for signs to the monument.

Opening times
Open daily from April to October, 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

from November to March, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed on 24 December

Last admission 30 minutes before closing time

Admission
• Adults 7.50 €

• Adult discount (disabled) 6.50 €

• Pupils/Students 4.50 €

• Groups, starting with 20 adults 6.50 € per person

• Family ticket with one child 18.50 €

(up to 15 years) with two children 20.00 €

each additional child 4.00€

Children up to six years old FREE

Guided tour per group 30.00 €

Middle Ages tour 40.00 €

Tour of lower and upper levels of the monument 50.00 €

Payment method
Bar

Parking
Paid parking spaces are nearby.

Kyffhäuser Monument Heiko Kolbe

Kyffhäuser Monument Heiko Kolbe

Kyffhäuser Monument in fog Heiko Kolbe