Schloss Scheer

Schloss Scheer is a Gothic castle in Scheer along the Danube River featuring three multi-story buildings with stepped gables. These structures connect through a lower cavalier building that contains the castle chapel.

The castle was commissioned by Count Andreas von Sonnenberg between 1485 and 1496, replacing an earlier medieval fortress on the same site. This construction marked a shift toward a more fortified and stylistically Gothic structure.

The Knight's Hall in the northern building shows medieval architectural style and served as a space for gatherings. This room reflects how the family and their guests came together in this castle.

The castle remains in private ownership and is not freely accessible to the public, but its exterior can be viewed from designated viewpoints around Scheer. The best views are available from the riverbank or near the village center.

The grounds feature an 18th-century round tower with a tent-shaped roof that connects via a bridge to an English garden. This garden area reflects later additions and redesigns made to the property over time.

Location: Scheer

GPS coordinates: 48.07220,9.29306

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05