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Living on a knight's castle

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedroomsSleeps 81453 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bensheim, HE

Staatspark Furstenlager
‪6 min drive‬
Lorsch Abbey
‪13 min drive‬
Sea of Rocks
‪18 min drive‬
Frankfurt (FRA-Frankfurt Intl.)
‪33 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.
Pietralla family

Property manager

Malte Hölzel

Languages

English, German

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Keine Junggesellenabschiede

Pets

Pets allowed

(Das Mitbringen von Katzen ist nicht gestattet.)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Stadion am Bollenfalltor and MIRAMAR. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Bensheim, HE

What's nearby

Staatspark Furstenlager - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Lorsch Abbey - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Starkenburg - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
Sea of Rocks - 18 min drive - 13.5 km
Frankensteins Castle - 22 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪India Palace - ‬9 min drive
‪Blauer Aff - ‬8 min drive
‪Kirchberghäuschen - ‬10 min drive
‪Alte Dorfmühle - ‬7 min drive
‪Eiscafe Dolomiti - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Living on a knight's castle?

As of 2 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Living on a knight's castle on 8 Jul, 2025 start from S$471.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Staatspark Furstenlager, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sea of Rocks and Starkenburg. Saint Peter's Church and Lorsch Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

21 Feb, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara S., Oak Creek, Wisconsin

26 Dec, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent and Yolanda L., Malaga, USA

13 Jul, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Wade T.

28 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Nashville, TN 37211

26 Jul, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

19 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

26 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

16 Mar, 2019

Our family of seven had a wonderful time here. The location worked out well as an it is in between.

The castle is authentic and a totally unique experience. It’s real. The rooms are clean and comfy. The views from each room are great. The kitchen is large and has everything you need except for food. The family room is spacious and inviting. The fireplace was fun to use. Lastly the management was super nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine G., Fort Wayne

1 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., Cedarburg

4 Dec, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Andreas J.

30 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Izabela L.

9 Jun, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dirk S.

17 Jan, 2024

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gretchen N.

18 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Detlef B.

1 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne J., Köln

29 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyrell W.

16 Sept, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

1 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

22 Dec, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Denice M.

21 Nov, 2022

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

Beautiful view

We had 8 adults in our party and had plenty of room. All of the beds were comfortable and the comforters were perfect. The view was spectacular, especially at night. We had the castle to ourselves at night, so if you can wander the premises at night. The managers did speak English, so it was easy to communicate. I do recommend the dinner offered at the Castle. I believe it is offered on Saturday evenings.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn L., Boulder, CO, USA

26 Sept, 2022

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

Lovely stay at the Castle

We really enjoyed our quick stay here and wish we had time for longer! A huge apartment that very comfortably fit our 6 people. Gorgeous views, very well equipped kitchen, and loved using the fireplace. Highly recommend this very unique experience!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

24 Sept, 2022

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

Toll

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbi S., Vancouver wa

23 Sept, 2022

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

Fairytales are real

Staying in the castle and being able to employee it and the surroundings on our own was amazing! Truly a unique experience. Thank you

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralf H.

5 Sept, 2022

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

Kurzaufenthalt

Sehr schöne Lage, liebevoll und komplett eingerichtet, gerne wieder

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

7 Aug, 2022

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

Tolle Unterkunft in besonderer Umgebung

Es war ein sehr schönes Wochenende in einer besonderen Umgebung. Für die Kinder perfekt, aber auch für uns Erwachsenen war es toll. Wunderschöner Blick von der Terrasse.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Malte Hölzel

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.