Boosenburg
| Boosenburg | |
|---|---|
| Rüdesheim am Rhein | |
The castle from the southwest | |
| Site information | |
| Type | lowland castle |
| Code | DE-HE |
| Condition | partly preserved |
| Location | |
Boosenburg Boosenburg | |
| Coordinates | 49°58′42″N 7°55′5″E / 49.97833°N 7.91806°E |
| Height | 90 m above sea level (NN) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th century |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Knights |
The Boosenburg is a lowland castle in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse, Germany, located in the Rhine valley and dating back to the 12th century. It is locally known as Oberburg (upper castle) in relation to the near and slightly lower Brömserburg. It has been part of the Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site from 2002.