Holnstein is part of the community of Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg.
Most important sight is the castle of Holnstein (Schloss Holnstein),[1] and the brewery that is located since 1502 inside the castle.
[2] The castle was home to the Count of Holnstein.
[3] An important event is the "Kirwa" which takes place every year on the first weekend of August.
All of the village celebrates the patron of its chapelle, St.