Faber-Castell Castle is located in the immediate vicinity of Stein. Rotenberg and Heroldsberg are also located in the immediate vicinity, while Moritzberg lies in the wider regional area. For those interested in culture, Faber-Castell Castle in the immediate vicinity of Stein is a specific point of interest.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Stein.
Culture
The surrounding area of Stein is home to the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, the Neues Museum Nürnberg and the Spielzeugmuseum Nürnberg. Sandbuck is also located in the surrounding area of Stein.
The Faber-Castell ensemble in Stein comprises production buildings, representative buildings and a landscape park and is open to the public.
The restored Count von Faber-Castell Castle offers a guided tour that explores the connection between industrial progress and the traditional values of the family.
The Alte Mine Museum presents the historical methods of mine production used from the 19th century to the mid-20th century in original rooms blackened with graphite.
A two-hour guided tour explains the manufacturing process for Faber-Castell coloured and graphite pencils – from the wooden board to the finished pencil. For visitors interested in manufacturing processes, this tour is a specific experience in Stein.
The Faber-Castell Visitor Centre presents the brand and company history in an industrial Art Nouveau setting, including a colourful insight into the world of Faber-Castell.
