Schloss Dhaun

Schloss Dhaun is a medieval castle that became a baroque residential palace in the 18th century, standing high above the Kellenbach valley. The site displays a horseshoe-shaped layout with multiple wings connected by passages, all set within extensive grounds that once served both defensive and residential purposes.

First recorded in 1215, the fortress began as a defensive structure in the Kellenbach valley. In 1729, local nobility chose to transform it into a residential palace with baroque characteristics rather than maintain its military role.

The gardens host a spring festival focused on plants and gardening traditions, drawing people who share interests in historical cultivation and horticultural heritage. Visitors stroll through planted areas where past growing practices come to life.

The grounds are open to visitors most days, allowing you to walk the estate freely or join a guided tour through the tourist information office. Sturdy shoes help since the terrain can be uneven in places and slopes are present throughout the grounds.

Beneath the entire site runs a system of underground passages linking different parts of the structure, built with remarkable durability in mind. These hidden routes reveal medieval construction methods that prioritized both security and internal communication across the complex.

Location: Hochstetten-Dhaun

GPS coordinates: 49.81611,7.50000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48