Schloss Flehingen, Renaissance water castle in Oberderdingen, Germany

Schloss Flehingen is a water castle in Oberderdingen featuring four wings with stone walls that display construction phases spanning several centuries. The structure sits surrounded by water features that once served defensive purposes and now define its character.

A castle existed on this site by 1353; it passed to the lords of Strahlenberg in 1366 and to the Counts Palatine in 1368. The present building was erected around 1565 by Ludwig Wolf von Flehingen and his wife Anna Göler von Ravensburg, reusing walls of the Niederburg burned in 1504 during the Landshut War of Succession.

The castle now functions as an educational and administrative hub, playing an active role in the community's life. The transformation from fortress to center for public welfare shows how such structures remain relevant to the people living nearby.

The castle is reached via a bridge over the now-drained moat, leading to the round-arched portal. The four-wing complex with its four square corner towers is used today as an education centre, so interior rooms are generally not open to casual visitors; groups should arrange access in advance.

The castle sits in the rolling Kraichgau-Stromberg region, known for its varied landscapes and hills. The area is scattered with smaller fortifications and historic sites, placing this castle within a broader network of regional heritage.