Bürresheim Castle is a Romanesque castle in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, and a filming location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) and Rumpelstilzchen (2009). Dating to the 12th century. It is owned by State of Rhineland-Palatinate (Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz).
Location: Schloss Bürresheim 1, Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Verified facts
- Located in St. Johann, Mayen
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-3385, SRC-10058 - Built in 12th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-3385 - Architectural style: Romanesque
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-3385 - Appeared in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (movie, 1989)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-1509 - Owned by State of Rhineland-Palatinate (Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-1510, SRC-5861, SRC-6391 - Appeared in Rumpelstilzchen (tv, 2009)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10396, SRC-10397, SRC-11026 - Historic designation: Kulturdenkmal (registered cultural monument), protected under § 8 DSchG Rheinland-Pfalz
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3385, SRC-1508, SRC-13558
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10058 — Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus (RLP Tourismus) — Schloss Bürresheim palace, St. Johann (official tourism infosystem) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10396 — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumpelstilzchen_(2009) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10397 — https://maerchen-im-film.de/maerchenhafte-drehorte-wo-sich-rumpelstilzchen-versteckt/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11026 — Places of Germany – Schloss Bürresheim: Berühmte Filmkulisse (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13558 — GDKE Rheinland-Pfalz — Nachrichtliches Denkmalverzeichnis Kreis Mayen-Koblenz (official state monume (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1507 — Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz — Schloss Bürresheim (official flyer) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1508 — Bürresheim Castle — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1509 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Tier 2, reporting; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1510 — Kulturerbe Trier, Eifel und Mosel — Schloss Bürresheim (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3385 — KuLaDig, Kultur.Landschaft.Digital (LVR) — Schloss Bürresheim im Nettetal (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5563 — Schloss Bürresheim — eifel.de (regional tourism authority) (Tier 2, tourism_authority; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5860 — Museumsportal Rheinland-Pfalz — Schloss Bürresheim (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5861 — Eifel.info (Eifel Tourismus) — Schloss Bürresheim palace (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6391 — German Culture – Schloss Bürresheim, a Medieval Castle in the Woodlands (Tier 3, reference_article; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade filmed?
Bürresheim Castle, in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, is a real-world filming location used for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. This property has also appeared on screen in Rumpelstilzchen.
Where was Rumpelstilzchen filmed?
Bürresheim Castle, in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, is a real-world filming location used for Rumpelstilzchen. This property has also appeared on screen in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Where is Bürresheim Castle located?
Bürresheim Castle is located in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate.