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Living on a knight's castle

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a sunset over a valley.
Private kitchen
A view through a window of a courtyard with a stone wall, a wooden fence, and a small tree.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with a pink tablecloth, and a fireplace.
A stone building with multiple windows, a cobblestone driveway, and a car parked in front.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Endless exploration awaits
    Guests love the top-rated location, steps from iconic landmarks and sights.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park
3 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Bensheim, HE
  • Place, Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Heidelberg Castle
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Deutsche Bank Park
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Frankfurt (FRA-Frankfurt Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Living on a knight's castle

A beautiful apartment, furnished with great attention to detail. Fully equipped kitchen, terrace with a fantastic view of the Rhine plain. Who doesn't want to spend the night in a castle? In addition, a variety of offers from our experience gastronomy. Our knights' meal, fondue evenings, BBQ and more are particularly popular. v.m

The apartment is particularly popular for weddings. Celebrate into the morning and then fall straight into bed.

Let the unique backdrop of Auerbach Castle and medieval performances take you back in time.
For more than 25 years now, Junker Andreas and his castle ghosts have been organizing rustic knights' feasts, mounted tournaments and spectacular fire magic in the castle ruins. In our castle tavern you can enjoy regional specialties while the mountain road is at your feet.

Lots of space for 6 to 8 people.
From the 7th We charge € 20.00 per person extra.
Cot € 10.00, per dog € 20

We are looking forward to your visit.
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Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Keine Junggesellenabschiede
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Pets

Pets allowed
(Das Mitbringen von Katzen ist nicht gestattet.)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2689747
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Keine Junggesellenabschiede
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bensheim

Located in Bensheim, this apartment is in the mountains. Darmstadt State Theatre and Darmstadt Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Staatspark Furstenlager and Starkenburg. Travelling with kids? Consider Labyrinth and Stadion am Bollenfalltor. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Bensheim, HE

What's nearby

  • Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hockenheim Racing Track - 50 min drive - 59.5 km
  • Gateway Gardens - 52 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Heidelberg Castle - 54 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Deutsche Bank Park - 56 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

  • Bensheim-Auerbach Station - 14 min drive
  • Mannheim (MHG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪India Palace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Weingut & Weinschanke Rebenhof Bernhard Gartner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Villa Lacus - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saloniki - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Capricio - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Living on a knight's castle pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Living on a knight's castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Living on a knight's castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Living on a knight's castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Living on a knight's castle located?

This family-friendly Bensheim apartment building is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Labyrinth and Staatspark Furstenlager. Erlache and Sea of Rocks are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Everything very clean and comfortable. We have been at the castle for a stay before and will definitely be back again. What a sight to see! This is an experience you should not miss. The best place ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievably good stay. Arriving after the castle was closed, and opening up the big gates to let ourselves in was spectacular, as were the views out from the balcony, facing straight out to the glorious sunset. Magical.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t beat the atmosphere!

You couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. It was great to be there with the castle and the view is spectacular. The highlight of our trip to Germany.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle adventure

It was an amazing experience. The facilities are excellent, the view is breathtaking. My family and i would like to visit and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kent and Yolanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable and fun

One night, really fun. We had the place to ourselves, kids loved it. Very unique!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle living

Absolutely amazing experience!!!! Malte and his staff was exceptional. There’s just something about staying in a historic place that puts you back in time. Can’t wait to visit in summer
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wade T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We slept in a caslte

This place is so cool. I need to bring my children back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Stay

What a wonderful opportunity to stay in a castle! The apartment was comfortable for our family of 8. It was so neat to be able to walk around like we own the place. Everything was as described in the ad and it was easy to communicate with the managers. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptional views in all directions from our large balcony. What an experience exploring the castle grounds after hours. Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyrell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My own castle

It was even better than I could have hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

The apartment was perfect for our family of 7. Responsive host. Beautiful balcony, which alone is worth the price of admission! Castle was so fun to explore and it was great to be able to enjoy it after hours. I wish we could have stayed longer!! We hope to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

When I booked this stay, I thought it sounded like a cool experience, but it is so much better than I even expected. After the doors close, you basically have private access to the castle. The views are amazing and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. The apartment itself is clean, comfortable, and well appointed. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

What a fantastic place all of my guests were overwhelmed with the beauty and amenities at the castle apartment. The description of the washer and dryer usage could’ve been slightly more clear, but was made available.. Thank you so much to the property, managers, the owners and the community we would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gretchen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Unique visit but hard to get into the rooms

Unique place to stay and the castle itself did not disappoint. But although we were able to use the checkin instructions to find the key to enter the entrance and building, we were unable to easily enter the actual building we were to stay in. No one greeted us. The place was completely empty. So remained outside our apartment without the ability to connect with the owners by email or phone. Our phones had little to no reception up on the hill and it was frustrating that so much time was spent just trying to get inside. After finally getting a return call much later from the caretakers/owners we learned that the trick to the door to get inside is to pull the doorknob towards you while turning the key. This is not obvious and very tricky. This extra information should have been put in the check-in instructions. Print out the instructions before arriving so you don’t need to rely on your phone/email to get inside. It was a bit cold and there isn’t much heat in the place so bring warmer clothes to make your sleep more comfortable. The place is not lit very well outside so bring a flashlight if you go outside. Beds were not comfortable but were clean. Only smaller autos can easily enter through the lovely wooden castle doors. Pull in your mirrors if you have a larger van like us. Would we stay again? Yes, absolutely. How often can you stay in the fortress of an abandoned castle? But I would plan better in advance to have a more enjoyable time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous find! This stay exceeded our expectations by far! It was super cool to stay within the castle walls and the guest house was wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Wohnung bieter viel Platz und ist gut ausgestattet. Der Ausblick vom Balkon ist traumhaft und das Erlebnis auf dem Schlossgelände zu schlafen und am Abend die Ruine auch mal alleine erkunden zu können ist einzigartig.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit! Es war toll neben einer Ritterburg zu wohnen! Die Unterkunft hatte alles was man braucht. Mit 8 Personen hatte auch jeder Platz genug! Alles in allem ein toller Aufenthalt!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tobias K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gute Kommunikation.Alles sauber und aufgeräumt.Einmalige Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das war ein wirklich außergewöhnlicher Aufenthalt innerhalb der Mauern des Schloss Auerbach. Unfassbarer Ausblick über die Rheinebene und die umliegenden Berge. Eine großzügig große Ferienwohnung. Echt außergewöhnlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andreas J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Lage, Renovierungsbedürftig

Die Lage ist super, man über die ganze Rheineben schauen. Auf der Terrasse ist der Lärm der Straßen zu hören, es ist gerade noch okay. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt genossen. Aber der Preis ist eindeutig zu hoch, denn: Im Bad ist an den Silikon fugen etwas Schimmel. Im Wohnzimmer ist das Sofa durchgesessen. Im Essensbereich ist die Wand voller Spritzer oder Macken. Steckdosenabdeckungen sind unschön und zum Teil defekt. Kaffeemaschine mussten wir erstmal gründlich reinigen, war grenzwertig.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Izabela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geburtstags get away mit Mädels

Es war soooo wunderschön ! Wir hatten den ganzen Schloss für uns alleine . Die Wohnung an sich ist wunderschön mit einer Terrasse mit traumhaften Aussicht ! Würde super gerne wiederkommen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Detlef B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sensationell

Die Lage und der Ausblick ist einfach phantastisch. Sehr schön eingerichtet und große Schlafzimmer! Die Fotos bringen das gar nicht so rüber.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familientreffen auf der Ritterburg

Wir hatten einen fantastischen Aufenthalt auf der Burg mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht auf den Herbstwald und einer beeindruckenden Halloween-Feuershow. Vielen Dank für diese schöne Unterkunft!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein Traum wird wahr

Die Unterkunft hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Wir waren zu acht dort und hatten nichts zu bemängeln.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Malte Hölzel

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We are passionate hosts and look forward to seeing you. Already the third generation is already on board.

Why they chose this property

There are endless hiking trails on the sun-drenched mountain road, and you'll stay in a real castle like the knights before. A dream for the smaller guests. Castle Auerbach has already been awarded several times for its medieval gastronomy experience. Zulest we have at "My Local Dein Lokal" place 1 can prove.

What makes this property unique

- In the middle of nature
- Fantastic view over the Neckar valley
- Great food
- Centrally located
- endless hiking trails

Languages:

English, German
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