Schloss Karlstein, Medieval castle in Regenstauf, Germany
Schloss Karlstein is a quadrilateral castle complex with two stories, an interior courtyard, and a southern facade featuring battlements and polygonal turrets in neo-Gothic design. The entire property extends across expansive grounds with outbuildings positioned to the southwest and a main entrance on Schloßparkstraße.
The castle appears in records from the 14th century and suffered from Swedish raids in 1632 during the Thirty Years' War. A comprehensive neo-Gothic transformation occurred in 1841, establishing the appearance that survives today.
The Saint Ulrich chapel on the southern wing serves as an active place of worship with weekly Catholic services and holds the burial memory of local noble families. This shows how castles of this period functioned as both religious and family centers.
The property is best reached by car, with parking available on the grounds. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the area is large with multiple paths to explore throughout the estate.
Max Ulrich Graf von Drechsel, who resisted Nazi rule, spent his childhood within these walls, and a memorial honors his courage on the grounds. This remembrance preserves an important story of 20th-century resistance at this historical site.
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