Schloss Greifenstein - A Fairytale Castle by Drone

Schloss Greifenstein - A Fairytale Castle by Drone

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22 Video Views·Jan 25, 2026

Greifenstein castle, which is located outside the city of Heiligenstadt in Bavaria, Germany, is a four winged castle and was first mentioned in 1172.

The castle was destroyed during the Peasants' Revolt at the beginning of the 16th century and rebuilt thereafter. After the family of Streitberg became extinct Prince Bishop Marquard Sebastian Schenk von Stauffenberg became owner of the castle in 1691. The castle under went radical restoration and was turned into a hunting château.

The Video shows the castle's extensive weapon and trophy collection, the Chapel, the abandoned Castle Gardens and a Chapel Ruin nearby.