At certain times, the red and white flag (of the Mansfeld counts) flies from afar on the valley bastion of Mansfeld Castle high above the Luther town. The castle café Wächterstube is then open and visitors can look around parts of the historic complex - or enjoy the view over the "Thal Mansfeld" and the eastern foothills of the Harz Mountains. The ancestral castle of the Mansfeld counts has been located on the Schlossberg since the 11th century. It was first mentioned in a document in 1229. At the beginning of the 16th century, the counts split into three lines and built three representative Renaissance castles, surrounded by the most modern fortifications of the time: Mansfeld "Vorderort", "Mittelort" and "Hinterort". Between 1674 and 1675, the complex was razed to the ground, but some parts withstood the blasting and were rebuilt in the 19th century. Today, the existing building houses a Christian youth education and meeting center. The richly furnished castle church can also be seen on the castle hill. Martin Luther preached here and the site is of national importance as an art and historical monument. In the castle café in the Wächterstube, day visitors can learn more about the eventful history of the castle in an exhibition and enjoy a delicious piece of home-baked cake with coffee and tea or browse through the range of souvenirs. On sunny days, the terrace in the castle courtyard is open to café guests. The ambience of the castle provides a very special setting for all kinds of youth education camps, school trips, seminars and even wedding ceremonies in the conservatory with its historic wall paneling. Numerous lounges and conference rooms, some with historical furnishings, the rustic dining room in the cross vault and, last but not least, the ruins of the old fortress provide a romantic backdrop for games and discussions. The simply furnished double and multi-bed rooms have modern bathrooms.