Greckenschloss, Renaissance château in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany

Greckenschloss is a two-winged manor house built around 1600 on the Lindenberg ridge east of the Kochendorf church. Its two courtyards, the Schlosshof and Meiereihof, extend westward down the slope toward the church, while a moat separates the main building from the hill to the east.

Wolf Conrad von Greck II built the castle between 1599 and 1602 as a noble residence. The structure suffered damage during the Thirty Years War but was restored in 1681 to repair the war injuries.

The castle now houses educational institutions including a primary school, music school, and painting school that moved in after major renovations. These programs have brought the spaces back into active use by students and visitors.

The castle sits on elevated ground, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended when exploring the grounds. Access varies depending on school activities on site, so it helps to check ahead about which areas are open to visitors.

The moat cutting the site off from the Lindenberg to the east is not a water moat; behind it lay a tournament ground. The building's uses shifted from noble residence to chancery and school of the Ritterkanton Odenwald, then to private ownership in 1829/30.