It is one of the Drei Gleichen, three hilltop castles east of Gotha.

The well-preserved castle (most recently restored in the 1990s) now houses a museum, a hotel and a restaurant.

[1] During its history, Wachsenburg Castle has had its fair share of troubles.

In 1441 CE a notorious robber baron took control of the castle and made it his base for his raids on the merchants of Erfurt.

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