Holnstein is part of the community of Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg. It is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Most important sight is the castle of Holnstein (Schloss Holnstein), [1] and the brewery that is located since 1502 inside the castle. [2] The castle was home to the Count of Holnstein. [3]
An important event is the "Kirwa" which takes place every year on the first weekend of August. All of the village celebrates the patron of its chapelle, St. Katharina. [4]
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