Schloss Freudental

Schloss Freudental is a Baroque castle in Freudental with stone walls and multiple levels. It stands within an 11-hectare park featuring rectangular ponds with small islands that shape the grounds.

The castle was built in 1729 by Paolo Retti for Wilhelmine von Grävenitz, who acquired the estate from the Thüngen family. This construction transformed the property into a major Baroque residence in the region.

The castle served as a summer residence for King Friedrich I of Württemberg, who used it as a hunting lodge. The setting reflects royal influence on regional architecture and land use of that era.

The property operates as a private psychiatric clinic since 2020. Visitors should know that it functions as a medical facility and is not freely accessible to the public.

Inside, master stuccowork artist Michael Wiedenmann created elaborate ceiling decorations under a contract requiring his personal participation. These decorations represent some of the finest examples of Baroque craftsmanship in the area.