Callenberg Castle

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Callenberg Castle, Gothic revival castle in Beiersdorf district, Coburg, Germany

The castle stands on a wooded hill six kilometers from Coburg center, featuring Gothic revival architectural elements and a family chapel within its structure.

First mentioned as Chalwinberch in 1122, the castle changed ownership multiple times before becoming a residence of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

The castle displays the ducal art collection, including furniture, paintings, porcelain, and traditional handicrafts representing aristocratic life through centuries.

The castle museum opens from April to October, providing guided tours in German and English, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the main areas.

The German Rifle Museum inside the castle contains an extensive collection of firearms and hunting equipment spanning four centuries of German history.

Location: Coburg

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Address: Callenberg 1 96450 96450

Website: http://schloss-callenberg.de

GPS coordinates: 50.27770,10.92303

Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:47

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