Yburg Castle

Symbol of the Rebland wine regionYburg Castle

Crowning the hills of the Black Forest encircling Baden-Baden, the three castles once defended the ruling house of Baden's most prized territory. Today, their ruins offer marvellous views of the breathtaking countryside.

Yburg Castle

The keep of Yburg Castle—a highly visible landmark.

Symbol of the Rebland wine region: Yburg

Yburg Castle, built around 1200, takes its name from the outcrop that it occupies: its historical name Iberg probably derives from Eibenberg (yew-tree mountain). Of volcanic origin, the bluff towers over the Rhine valley.

 

The castle, its keep a highly visible landmark, marked the southwestern corner of the territory of the margraves of Baden. In the Peasants’ War of 1525, rebels invaded the castle, causing considerable damage. Because of its strategic significance, Margrave Georg Friedrich ordered that the castle be rebuilt and fortified, with work taking place between 1617 and 1620. In 1689, however, French soldiers laid waste to the structure. Like many other Medieval ruins, Yburg Castle began to attract increasing numbers of sightseers in the 19 th century. The ramparts were reinforced and partially reconstructed. Today, the ruin – and its Burggaststätte (castle inn) – is a popular destination for day-trippers, and a well-known symbol of the Rebland wine region of Baden-Baden. The restored keep offers fantastic views of the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest.

Yburg Castle

With a position like this, it is not surprising that Yburg Castle is popular with sightseers.