Schloss Neufraunhofen, Architectural heritage monument in Neufraunhofen, Germany
Schloss Neufraunhofen is a castle in Bavaria built with three wings arranged around a rectangular courtyard, with the castle church extending into this inner space. The complex displays the typical layout of a medieval noble residence with clear spatial organization between the main building sections.
Wilhelm von Fraunhofen acquired the estate in 1390 and received permission from King Wenzel to rename it from Öd to Neuen Fraunhofen. This name change marked the establishment of the site as a noble residence at the end of the medieval period.
The castle church of St. Johann Baptist displays ornate baroque and rococo decorative work inside, created by local craftsmen during the early 1700s. This craftsmanship shapes how visitors experience the interior space and reflects the artistic values of that era.
The castle remains in private ownership and can only be visited through arranged guided tours upon request. Tour visits and events are available from May through October and require advance notice to the property owners.
The eastern section contains economic buildings arranged around a rectangular yard with a central lilac garden feature at its heart. This spatial arrangement reveals how residential and utility spaces were historically kept separate and distinct.
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