Schloss Schöneck, Medieval castle in Boppard, Germany
Schloss Schöneck is a castle located in Boppard, rising on a rocky outcrop above the Ehrbach Gorge with a trapezoidal central fortress, outer fortifications, and a rectangular tower. The compound sits on multiple levels that follow the natural slope of the hillside.
Construction of the castle began around 1200 under Conrad of Boppard, an imperial official, and remained with his family until 1508. The fortress then passed through different hands and saw various changes in how it was used.
The painter Wilhelm Steinhausen purchased the castle in 1910 and created many landscape paintings and portraits during his time here. His artistic presence shaped how the building is remembered today as a creative space.
The castle is privately owned by the Wilhelm and Ida Steinhausen Foundation and opens to visitors only at specific times. It is best to check opening times in advance to plan your visit successfully.
Between 1846 and 1848, the castle operated as a milk cure spa facility, an unexpected chapter in its long history. This period shows how castles adapted to new trends and economic opportunities of the time.
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