Schloss Donzdorf

Schloss Donzdorf is a Renaissance castle with three stories and four octagonal towers standing at the center of Donzdorf in Baden-Württemberg. The structure displays typical Renaissance architectural features with distinctive towers that define the building's profile.

Hans von Rechberg commissioned the castle's construction in 1568 and established it as a major residence in the Göppingen district. This Renaissance-era foundation shaped the development of the settlement and its regional importance.

The grounds feature an English landscape garden from the 1800s with a sundial and decorative walls integrated into the layout. Visitors can walk through these green spaces and notice how the garden design shapes the experience of the castle surroundings.

The castle serves as Donzdorf's administrative center since 1995 and houses a restaurant featuring Venetian architectural details. Its central location makes it easily accessible on foot, and visitors can explore the publicly available areas.

The ground floor restaurant occupies a historical vaulted hall designed with genuine Venetian architectural details by an Italian architect. This combination of Renaissance structure and southern European design elements creates an unusual setting within the German region.

Location: Donzdorf

GPS coordinates: 48.68540,9.81017

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06