Weikersheim Palace

Weikersheim Palace is a Renaissance-style castle in Weikersheim featuring elaborate interior rooms and sprawling gardens. The building displays the typical layout of a princely residence with wing structures, and the grounds are decorated with stone statues and ornamental flower beds.

The castle originated in the 12th century as a medieval fortification. Count Wolfgang II fundamentally transformed it into a Renaissance palace between 1586 and 1605.

The palace houses a collection about alchemy in its former kitchen, displaying the scientific experiments of Count Wolfgang II von Hohenlohe. Visitors can learn about the count's passion for studying natural phenomena and chemistry.

The castle sits on a hillside and is easy to spot from a distance, but the interior rooms are spread across multiple levels. It is best to allow several hours for your visit and wear comfortable shoes for walking through the building and gardens.

The Knight's Hall contains speaking portraits that tell stories about the palace's past through audio installations. This interactive display combines traditional artwork with modern technology in an unexpected way.

Location: Weikersheim

Architects: Georg Robin

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Marktplatz 11, 97990 Weikersheim

Website: http://schloss-weikersheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.48060,9.89583

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02