Schloss Krauchenwies

Schloss Krauchenwies is a three-winged neoclassical mansion built around 1800 that stands at the edge of the Hohenzollern Princely Park. The building features clean lines and pale stone facades typical of its period, positioned along the main road connecting Krauchenwies to Sigmaringen.

The site was first recorded in 1303 as a tower belonging to the Leiterberg family and underwent several transformations over centuries. The building received its current neoclassical form between 1769 and 1785 when the Hohenzollern family redesigned it.

The castle served as a summer residence for the local ruling family, reflecting how Hohenzollern nobility lived and spent their leisure time. You can walk through rooms that once hosted the family during their seasonal stays in the region.

The castle sits right along a main road, making it easy to reach but also meaning some traffic noise is present. The surrounding park provides space to walk around and explore the exterior of the building from different angles.

Between 1954 and 1979 the castle operated as a Malteser Children's Home, sheltering refugee children and war orphans after World War II. This period of charitable work demonstrates how the building adapted to serve practical needs far removed from its original role as a noble residence.