Burg Rabenstein im Fläming

Rabenstein Castle in Fläming: Medieval History to Touch

The restored High Medieval castle complex consists of a chapel, knight’s hall, torture chamber, barn, bakehouse, gatehouse, garderobe, and a keep. It is situated 153 meters high on the so-called „Steile Hagen” and is so exposed that the fortress was long considered impregnable due to its steep hillside location and strong defensive structures. Those who dare the ascent will be rewarded: Climbing the keep, you can enjoy the beautiful view over the treetops into the surrounding area. For a weekend trip to Brandenburg, it’s worth planning a little extra time. The mighty keep invites you to climb to the viewing platform, the small castle cinema offers films, and musical as well as historical-geological castle tours are offered almost every weekend. During castle tours, you’ll also meet „Ralf the Raven” – the castle character guide who brings stories from centuries to life.

Falconry, Festivals, and Fresh Air in the Nature Park

Also on the castle grounds is the Fläming Falconry: It offers flight demonstrations with various bird of prey species. The Fläming Falconry is closed on Mondays; from Tuesday to Sunday, admission is from 14:00, with shows starting at 14:30. Additionally, a snack bar is available in the castle courtyard on weekends. If you’re planning your trip to Brandenburg around an event, you have several options. The Rabenstein Autumn Festival takes place for the 21st time – on September 27th and 28th, the castle gates open for the traditional medieval festival for the whole family. For Easter weekend, Rabenstein Castle in Hoher Fläming hosts the legendary knight’s tournament, combined with medieval market activities, jugglers, and music. If you prefer hiking to celebrating: The EuroVelo R1 cycle path runs through the dense deciduous forests at the foot of the castle, and Rabenstein can be easily reached via the A9, Niemegk exit – from there it’s just a few kilometers to the castle.