Castle of Wolkenburg, Medieval fortress in Limbach-Oberfrohna, Germany.
Castle of Wolkenburg is a Renaissance castle in Limbach-Oberfrohna, built on a steep rocky outcrop that rises above the surrounding town. Today it serves as a museum with permanent collections and rotating special exhibitions housed in its historic rooms.
The von Einsiedel family took over the medieval fortress in 1635 and transformed it into a Renaissance residence over the following decades. They held ownership for several centuries before the castle eventually became a public museum.
The grand banquet hall features ornate stucco work and portrait medallions along its walls, giving a clear sense of how the former owners lived and decorated their home. The two-story library in the attic follows Venetian palazzo design and still holds collections from that period.
The castle is reached by stairs from the park below, so sturdy shoes are a good idea since some paths are steep and uneven. Both permanent and temporary exhibitions are on offer, making a visit worthwhile at any time of year.
A former owner of the castle founded an iron foundry in Lauchhammer and pioneered new methods for casting iron sculptures there. Some of those cast pieces can still be seen on the castle grounds today.
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