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Burg Guttenberg
Burg Guttenberg Review
One of the best-preserved Neckar castles is the 15th-century Burg Guttenberg. Within its stone walls are a museum and a restaurant (closed January, February, and Monday) with views of the river valley. The castle is also home to Europe's leading center for the study and protection of birds of prey. Demonstration flights are given from the castle walls from April through October, daily at 11 and 3.
- Address: 6 km (4 mi) west of Gundelsheim, Neckarmühlbach, 74855 | Map It
- Phone: 06266/388
- Cost: Castle €4, castle and flight demonstration €11
- Hours: Apr.--Oct., daily 10--6
- Website: www.burg-guttenberg.de
- Location: Neckarzimmern
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