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Ruins of König Heinrich’s Vogelherd Castle

Ruins of König Heinrich’s Vogelherd Castle

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Ruins of König Heinrich’s Vogelherd Castle

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Location: Herzberg am Harz, Osterode am Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Bikerlady

November 29, 2020

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A historically highly interesting highlight. Because the remains of the old "castle" of Heinrich can be seen here, who is said to have received the news of his coronation as King of Germany. The castle dates from the time when emperors and kings still roamed the country to consolidate their claim to rule and to show themselves to the people. Heinrich had chosen a really great place to live here!

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Puffin

January 13, 2023

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well explained excavations of a castle from before the first turn of the millennium

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Gabriele

July 13, 2021

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"König Heinrichs Vogelherd" is the name of an early medieval castle from the 9th century. This is located on the northern slope of the Rotenberg ridge in the southern Harz …

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Location: Herzberg am Harz, Osterode am Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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