Ravensburg

Ravensburg is a castle on a hilltop east of Sulzfeld with defensive walls, storage buildings, and a central fortified core built across multiple phases. The complex contains several residential houses that show architectural differences from various construction periods.

Building began around 930, but the current structure dates from 1220 to 1222 under Ravan von Wimpfen as a seat for the Sulzfeld family. In later centuries the complex was expanded and renovated multiple times.

The castle's name traces back to the family of Ravan, whose influence shaped the region for centuries. The different houses within the complex reflect changing ownership and how residents lived across different periods.

Some areas of the castle grounds are open during restaurant hours, though the central keep remains closed for safety reasons. It helps to check in advance which sections are accessible and when.

The property includes vineyards whose cultivation dates back to the 13th century and today produces local wine varieties such as Riesling and Lemberger. This connection between castle and wine production has shaped the valley since medieval times.