Schloss Hirschbrunn, Architectural heritage monument in Auhausen, Germany.
Schloss Hirschbrunn is a château in Auhausen featuring a rectangular layout with corner towers and flat central projections. The structure displays developed gables and has been connected to a chapel since 1720 that extends from the main building.
Counts Gottfried von Oettingen-Oettingen and Wilhelm II von Oettingen-Wallerstein commissioned its construction between 1600 and 1607. It was originally built as a hunting lodge for the Oettingen noble family.
The chapel is dedicated to Mary and displays religious artwork that shaped daily spiritual life within the residence. It reflects how faith was woven into the everyday rhythm of those who lived here.
The château is privately owned by the House of Oettingen-Spielberg and not open for general tours of the main residence. However, the attached chapel is accessible to visitors when not in use for private services.
After World War II, the castle served as a warehouse and was repurposed for storage rather than residential use. This dramatic shift in function shows how the post-war period transformed the role of historical buildings in local communities.
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