Schloss Wespenstein, Medieval château in Gräfenthal, Germany.
Schloss Wespenstein stands on a hill, securing a passage section of a medieval army and trade route from Leipzig through Saalfeld to Nuremberg.
Built around 1250 by the Counts of Orlamünde as a customs house, the castle received notable visitors including Martin Luther and Emperor Charles V in 1547.
The castle chapel, where Martin Luther preached, remains preserved and continues to host weddings and religious services throughout the year.
The castle contains a restaurant with a large beer garden, accommodations for overnight stays, and opens its museum every Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 16:30.
The Wendelstein Tower, added in 1571, marks the architectural evolution of this fortress that served as a court building from 1829 to 1949.
Location: Gräfenthal
GPS coordinates: 50.52640,11.30220
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:39
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