Burg
1118
With Gebhard I, the Lord of Leuchtenberg and Waldeck, a noble family enters the soil of history. Gebhard I was married to Helwica von Hopfennohe. Her older sister had married Count Palatine Otto IV of Wittelsbach. He was the father of Duke Otto I of Wittelsbach, the progenitor of the Bavarian ruling family. Gebhard I died in 1146 and was buried in the Ensdorf monastery.
1124
Burg Leuchtenberg was first mentioned in a document in 1124, when the first lord of Leuchtenberg, Gebhard I, received the Bamberg bishop Otto the Saint on May 17, 1124 to consecrate his newly built church, who stopped at the castle on his first mission trip to Pomerania.
1158
Gebhard II von Leuchtenberg accompanied Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa on two expeditions to Italy. He returned with the title of count.
1196
Gebhard II’s son, Diepold I, received the office and title of landgrave in 1196, after the Landgraves of Stefenike died out.
Events & News
Burgrallye
Castle Rally at Burg Leuchtenberg. Spend an exciting few hours at the castle with your school class or children’s group, getting to know and explore the site in greater detail.
Registration with the castle warden
See “Visit us“
Children’s birthday party
Children’s birthday party at Burg Leuchtenberg. Treat your little ones to a birthday celebration at the castle featuring arts and crafts and plenty of fun—lasting 2 to 3 hours.
Registration with the castle warden
See “Visit us“
Wedding
Get married at Leuchtenberg Castle. Hold your civil wedding ceremony in the former castle chapel—a magnificent setting.
For registration and information, please contact the Tännesberg Administrative Community (VG Tännesberg) registry office:
Tel.: 09655 / 9200-21 or via email at: info@leuchtenberg.de
