About this property
This castle-hotel stands high above the Ailsbachtal Valley. The hotel's private, spacious grounds offer a limestone cave, falconry, a beer garden and traditional Franconian cuisine in 2 restaurants. Burg Rabenstein provides unique rooms and suites with castle-themed décor. Each room has a spacious bathroom with bathtub, hairdryer and toiletries. All rooms can be reached by elevator. A breakfast buffet is provided. Guests can dine in the elegant Burgrestaurant or in the rustic Gutsschenke restaurant. Falcons, owls and birds of prey are kept at the Rabenstein’s falconry. Shows take place regularly. Guests can visit the beautiful dripstones in the on-site Sophienhöhle Caves. Burg Rabenstein is located on the Castle Road, a great base for exploring the Franconian Switzerland region.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charlotte
Germany
“We had a pleasant and instructive stay at the Burg Rabenstein with a visit to the Sophienhöhle. The rooms were very comfortable. We have never slept so well. The castle and its history are worth taking the time for the tour and others activities....” - Penny
Canada
“The castle itself was beautiful and the artefacts it held within fascinating. Loved being able to roam freely and explore. Grounds adjacent to nature trails and a majestical cave.” - Jaroslaw
Australia
“Location, location, location and the views. Stunning building and exceptional ambience.” - Geoff
United Kingdom
“We joined a tour of the castle before we booked in. It was really interesting to see the historic rooms. Our own room was very large and had amazing views of the valley. The pre-dinner drinks in the fireplace lounge was very special.” - Peter
Canada
“Beautiful castle. Great breakfast. The castle tour was a nice bonus.” - Alan
United Kingdom
“Loved the historical state of the building . It was very well preserved and presented. Location fabulous. Walks around great. Staff very friendly and helpful.” - Stefan
Germany
“Ein sehr schönes hotel und das Personal wunderbar” - Donald
United States
“It is a beautiful real castle stay. A night to remember.” - Heiko
Germany
“Tolle Burg, schön gelegen, viele Parkplätze, sehr gosses Zimmer, tolles Frühstück, super Rundführung. Herrliches Kaminzimmer und Dachterasse, sehr nettes Personal, egal ob beim Empfang oder in der Küche/Bar, top!” - Klaus
Germany
“Schönes Ambiente in in alten Burg, Sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt, Super nettes Personal. Frühstück war gut. Abendessen ebenso, Resto-Preise gerade noch im akzeptablen Bereich. Man zahlt halt das Ambiente mit.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Burgrestaurant
- CuisineGerman
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Gutsschenke
- CuisineGerman
- Open forLunch • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.