The castle was built around 1220 under the Zähring dynasty to protect the surrounding silver mines. Its first documented mention as "castrum husen" dates back to 1246. In the 14th century, the estate became the property of the Fürstenbergs as a wedding gift. Between 1453 and 1477, it was extensively remodelled by Count Heinrich VI von Fürstenberg. However, the Thirty Years' War did not leave Hausach unscathed: Weimar troops destroyed the castle. It was not rebuilt. Between 1985 and 1989, the municipality renovated the still visible remains, the keep, parts of the palace wall and the battery tower.
Access to the castle ruins:
Husen Castle is located directly on the Westweg and the "Hausacher Bergsteig". A footpath (red diamond) leads from the main road to the ruins. The walk from Hausach railway station via the town centre takes about 20 minutes. In the summer months, the castle tower is freely accessible daily from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.
Tower opening:
BURGerLEBEN with tower opening, refreshments and colourful goings-on.
Hear ye people and let us tell you that Husen Castle is coming back to life. Knights and all kinds of folk enliven the old walls with a fresh breeze. Young squires who want to become knights can be excellently trained in the art of swordplay. Future damsels can slip into splendid dresses and learn to behave like fine ladies. Brother Accursius, the pious man, tells stories from days long past. Catering is provided. Count Heinrich's maids offer food and drink to the guests. And when the clock strikes for the third time in the afternoon (today we would say 3.00 pm), the wise bailiff Lehmann invites everyone up to the tower. There he tells the story of Hausach, how it became what it is today.
