Stein: Guided tour of Count von Faber-Castell's castle Public guided tour (German): Count of Faber-Castell's Castle
ID: GYG922369-O-1442136
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Visit the Count of Faber-Castell's castle and immerse yourself in more than 260 years of exciting company and family history.
Experience Faber-Castell!
At its headquarters in Stein, the traditional company Faber-Castell offers exciting sightseeing opportunities: Faber-Castell's castle, the production of the wood-cased pencils, the "Old Mine" museum and the special guided tour on the subject of "Castle as Press Camp".
A walking tour of Count von Faber-Castell's castle allows visitors to experience the liaison between the industrial spirit of progress and the traditional values of the German nobility. The exterior façade with its Romanesque arches and columns, round and corner towers has a medieval feel. Inside, there is an impressive variety of stylistic periods, from Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance to Empire, Classicism and Art Nouveau. An exhibition also bears witness to the family and company history of Faber-Castell spanning over 260 years.
Highlights
- Tour duration approx. 1.5 hours
- Get a 15% discount in our store at the castle on the day of your tour (Mon-Fri)
- including souvenir
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our premises, some of which are historic, are not barrier-free, so please plan to walk long distances and wear sturdy shoes!
Faber-Castell Visitor Center
INCLUDED
- Ticket for a guided tour of Count von Faber-Castell's castle (approx. 1.5 hours),
- Souvenir,
- 15% in the store at the castle
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
