castle for sale Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Eberstein Castle is one of the most beautiful neo-Gothic-style estates in Germany. In picturesque Gernsbach, surrounded by lush green vineyards, rises the enchanting Eberstein Castle. A place of incomparable romance and timeless beauty, it lies like an enchanted dream in the immediate vicinity of the world-famous spa, cultural and pleasure city of Baden-Baden. The history of Eberstein Castle stretches far back into the past and is closely past and is closely linked to the family of the Margraves of Baden. The castle was built in the 13th century and originally served as a fortress and residence for the Counts of Eberstein. Margrave Berthold von Baden played a special role in the history of the castle. In the 15th century, he was the ruler of the region and fell madly in love with an enchanting woman. However, their love was overshadowed by social conventions and political constraints and the relationship had to be kept secret. Eberstein Castle became the site of secret meetings between the lovers and the center of a passionate romance that can still be felt within its walls today.