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.
Location: Schloss Bürresheim 1, Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Verified facts
- Located in St. Johann, Mayen
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-3385, SRC-10058 - Built in 12th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-3385 - Architectural style: Romanesque
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-3385 - Appeared in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (movie, 1989)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1507, SRC-1508, SRC-1509 - Appeared in Rumpelstilzchen (tv, 2009)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-10396, SRC-10397, SRC-11026 - Historic designation: Kulturdenkmal (registered cultural monument), protected under § 8 DSchG Rheinland-Pfalz
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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-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)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Bürresheim Castle connected to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?
Bürresheim Castle, in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, has a documented connection to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Rumpelstilzchen.
How is Bürresheim Castle connected to Rumpelstilzchen?
Bürresheim Castle, in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, has a documented connection to Rumpelstilzchen. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Where is Bürresheim Castle located?
Bürresheim Castle is located in Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate.