Located
in the middle of the Kyffhäuser Mountains the legendary
landmark of the region is fascinating again and again.
There are ruins still to be seen for visitors of the 11th
century residence Kyffhausen, one of the largest and strongest
medieval fortress constructions in Germany with a length of 600
metres and a width of 60 metres. Especially
remarkable are the ruins of the lower part of the
construction.
Especially impressive however is the imposing Kyffhäuser
Memorial (1890-1896) with its equestrian statue of Emperor
Wilhelm the First an the statue of Barbarossa hewed out of stone.
Go up the 247 steps up to the dome of the tower and enjoy the
overwhelming panoramic view over the Goldene Aue Valley up to
the Harz Mountains.