Schloss Hohenaltheim

Schloss Hohenaltheim is a baroque château in Bavaria containing two princely residences, kitchen facilities, a riding hall, orangery, and chapel. The structures are surrounded by formal gardens arranged in both classical and English landscape styles.

Construction began in 1710 under Prince Albrecht Ernst II and took two decades to complete. The Oettingen-Wallerstein family shaped the residence through multiple generations afterward.

The castle served as a center for music and visiting artists patronized by the Oettingen-Wallerstein family. The ornate chapel and concert hall inside still reflect this artistic legacy.

The castle remains private property of the Oettingen-Wallerstein family, but exterior views are accessible from the surrounding parkland. Late spring and summer offer the clearest views of the buildings and grounds.

The English landscape garden features uncommon tree species including trumpet trees, plane trees, and magnolias planted during the 1830s. These imported varieties give the grounds a distinctive botanical character that few visitors notice.

Location: Hohenaltheim

GPS coordinates: 48.78540,10.53620

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08