Schloss Waldmannshofen

Located at the northern edge of Waldmannshofen, this Renaissance water castle features a large tower connected to residential quarters by a passageway.

Built between 1544 and 1548 on medieval castle remains, the structure replaced an earlier fortification that was destroyed in 1523 during regional conflicts.

The castle combines Renaissance and Baroque architectural elements, reflecting the changing design preferences of German nobility across different periods.

The castle now houses a fire brigade museum with exhibits documenting the evolution of firefighting equipment and techniques through the centuries.

Field Marshal Count Melchior von Hatzfeldt received the castle from Brandenburg-Ansbach and initiated substantial renovations after the Rosenberg family line ended.

Location: Creglingen

Inception: 1544

GPS coordinates: 49.53530,10.06830

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:39