Top 6 Castles around Bobenheim-Roxheim

Luginsland – today this is the name of a street in Worms, not far from the cathedral and youth hostel, located directly on the city wall. In the 13th century, opposite the "Heiliger Sand" Jewish cemetery, at the bend in the ring road, stood a tower – the "Luginsland," marking the southwest corner of the city fortifications. In 1235, Emperor Frederick II had the German king, his son Henry VII, imprisoned in this tower. He had only elevated him to this office in 1228. He himself spent most of his time in Italy, leaving Henry to manage royal affairs in Germany. Political tensions soon arose, culminating in Henry's rebellion against his father, the emperor. Unrest began in Germany. The allies in this revolt were cities, although Worms remained loyal to the emperor. Henry was finally tried in Worms. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. He served his sentence in Luginsland. While his son was imprisoned in the tower, Frederick II celebrated his lavish wedding a few meters away with Isabella of England, the king's daughter and sister of the English king – the very woman who had originally been intended to be Henry's wife. However, the emperor cheated on his new wife with her lady-in-waiting on their wedding night. His son Henry was soon taken prisoner to Italy and died in 1242 – just 30 years old – during a transfer. The cause of death was a riding accident, possibly suicide. Another famous, "unwilling" visitor may have stayed in Luginsland: The English King Richard I, known as the "Lionheart," is said to have "waited" in Worms, among other places, during his imprisonment (c. 1193/94) for the ransom demand to be met. (Source: Worms Local Yearbook 2006 and www.eichfelder.de)

Very beautiful old castle 🏰 in Lampertheim. 👍

Luginsland - today this is the name of a street in Worms, not far from the cathedral and youth hostel, located directly on the city wall. In the 13th century, opposite the Jewish cemetery "Heiliger Sand", at the bend in the ring, there was a tower - the "Luginsland", which marked the southwest corner of the city fortifications. In 1235, Emperor Frederick II had the German king, his son Henry (VII), imprisoned in this tower. He had only elevated him to this office in 1228. He himself spent most of his time in Italy and left the royal affairs in Germany to Henry. Political tensions soon arose, which culminated in Henry rebelling against his father, the emperor. Unrest began in Germany. The allies in this revolt were cities, but Worms remained loyal to the emperor. Henry was finally put on trial in Worms. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. He served his sentence in Luginsland. While his son was imprisoned in the tower, Frederick II celebrated his splendid wedding a few meters away with Isabella of England, the king's daughter and sister of the English king - of all people, with the woman who was actually intended to be Henry's wife. However, the emperor cheated on his new wife with her maid on their wedding night. Son Henry was soon taken to Italy as a prisoner and died in 1242 - just 30 years old - during a transfer. The cause of death was a riding accident, possibly suicide. Another famous, "involuntary" visitor may have stayed in Luginsland: The English king Richard I, known as the "Lionheart", is said to have "waited" in Worms for the ransom demand to be met during his imprisonment (ca. 1193/94). Source: https://www.worms-erleben.de/erleben/erleben-und-feiern/kultur/Geschichte/anekdoten/luginsland_kerker.php

There is a stamp for the St. James pilgrims in the castle café.

Greatly renovated with sandstone. next to it there are grape vines. Nice place to linger for a while.

Well-preserved city wall including the tower, definitely stop and take a look.

The German King Henry VII was sentenced to life imprisonment here in the Luginsland tower and immediately imprisoned in "Luginsland". And while his son was "sitting", Emperor Friedrich II married his bride just a few meters away in Worms Cathedral.

Beautiful park with castle café and restaurant. The cake was delicious 😁