Wasserschloss Seebach

Wasserschloss Seebach is a medieval water castle in Weinbergen with multiple stories of stone walls and timber-framed upper levels, surrounded by a water-filled moat. The structure sits within a park of mature trees and a pond that frames the castle.

The castle was built around 1227 by Lutz von Seebach under commission from the Archbishops of Mainz. After its destruction in 1525 by farmers and citizens during the German Peasants' War, it was rebuilt.

The castle grounds house a bird protection station established in 1908, showing how the place became dedicated to ornithological study and conservation. Visitors can observe today how this scientific purpose shapes the use of the spaces.

The castle and surrounding park are open for exploration, with paths around the buildings and water. Visit in good weather when the grounds are dry and the pathways are easy to walk.

The castle was rebuilt with reinforced stone after its destruction in 1525 by farmers, and today you can see physical traces of this reconstruction. The mix of older foundation structures and newer upper-level construction makes this rebuilding process visible.

Location: Weinbergen

GPS coordinates: 51.16420,10.50870

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26