Schloss ob Ellwangen

The four-winged palace features octagonal corner towers, medieval construction remnants, and stands on a hill overlooking the Jagst river at 505 meters elevation.

Initially constructed around 1200 as a monastic fortress, the castle transformed into a Renaissance palace between 1603 and 1608 under Prince-Provost Johann Christoph von Westerstetten.

The castle museum displays over 1250 years of regional history through exhibits in princely rooms, including Baroque nativity scenes with more than 100 figures.

The second floor houses the Schlossmuseum, which offers guided tours and educational programs for schools, families, and children's birthday celebrations.

The chapel contains a rare altarpiece depicting historical Ellwangen and features stucco work by local artist Melchior Paulus.

Location: Ellwangen

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Website: https://schloss-obellwangen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.96434,10.13916

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35