Schloss Hohenlupfen, Medieval castle in Stühlingen, Germany
Schloss Hohenlupfen is a castle in Stühlingen, in the southern Black Forest, sitting on a rise above the town and visible from a distance. Its tower with a curved dome stands above the surrounding buildings and shows construction work from several periods, from medieval foundations to baroque additions.
The castle was first recorded in 1093 and built by the Counts of Lupfen, who controlled the region for several centuries. After being badly damaged in the Swabian War of 1499, it was rebuilt in 1624 and took on the form it has today.
The tower's curved dome, known as a Welsche Haube, is a typical feature of baroque architecture added after the 17th-century reconstruction. It gives the building its current silhouette and sets it apart from other castles in the region.
The castle stands on Schlossstrasse in Stühlingen and can be reached on foot from the town center. Since the building is used for private events, it is worth checking in advance whether it is open before visiting.
On June 23, 1524, farmers led by Michel Haim gathered here to voice their complaints, setting off the German Peasants' War. This uprising is considered one of the largest social revolts of the late medieval period, and it started at this exact spot.
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