Osterburg Castle proudly towers over the landscape, which was shaped by the bailiffs for centuries. The imperial administrators had the castle built from 1163 and it took around 30 years to complete. Today, visitors to Osterburg Castle can visit the Museum of castle and regional history inform. A 360Panorama movie explains the development of the Vogtland and the Prussian residences. Of course the Castle tower climb. The strenuous climb is rewarded with a fabulous view over the Vogtland region. A visit to the Türmerstube and the clockwork above it offers visitors the opportunity to meet the "real" tower keeper and hear stories from his life. After the chime, visitors go up to the clock room, where the clock is wound by the tower keeper.

In the Wirtschaft zur Osterburg Thuringian cuisine is served, and there are also regular hearty Knight dinner. On the terrace you can enjoy the typical Weidschen cake while looking out over the city.