Schloss Weinheim, Schloss in Weinheim, Germany

Schloss Weinheim is a castle complex in the old town of Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, bringing together buildings from the medieval period, the Renaissance, and the 19th century. The wings are arranged around a courtyard and built from different materials, making each construction phase clearly visible to anyone walking through.

In the early 15th century, Palatine princes bought several properties in Weinheim and laid the foundation for what would become this complex. The buildings were altered several times over the following centuries, and the most visible change came in the 19th century with the addition of a neo-Gothic tower.

The complex is not a town hall but the seat of Weinheim's city administration, which moved in after mayor Joseph Huegel rented part of it in 1926; the city has owned it with its park since 1938. A restaurant occupies the ground floor of the south wing, restored between January and October 2006, where the stucco work and an old oak parquet floor hidden for years under carpet are visible again.

The castle now houses municipal offices, so not all areas are open to visitors at any time. It is worth checking in advance whether guided tours are available, as access can vary depending on the season and local events.

The neo-Gothic tower that now defines the look of the complex was only added in 1868, after an older cellar building on the same spot was demolished. This means that one of the most visible parts of the castle is actually younger than many ordinary houses in the surrounding streets.