
When construction of the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument began in 1890, based on designs by the prominent Berlin architect Bruno Schmitz, the Burghof was built in the quarry directly below the construction site to provide for the workers; it was designed in the Swiss style, modelled on the Imperial Hunting Lodge in Rominden (East Prussia).
By visiting us, you are helping us to preserve this historic building. We hope you have a pleasant stay!
Just a year later, the first innkeeper was already up and running in the castle courtyard, treating the curious visitors who had come to take a look at the major construction site. The stream of visitors grew steadily
And so, almost every year, crops were grown along the quarry. Following the Barbarossa Hall and the summer terrace, the winter terrace and the guesthouse were built.
Our Burghof Kyffhäuser guesthouse is situated right in the heart of the Kyffhäuser Mountains and is the ideal starting point for unforgettable hikes in Thuringia. Around the Kyffhäuser Monument, a variety of...