Schloss Gerzen

Schloss Gerzen is a Renaissance castle in Bavaria with two-story structure, steep roofs, and an onion-domed tower from the 16th century. The building features window frames and cornices reflecting the construction methods of that era and now operates as a hotel with restaurant.

The castle was built in the 16th century as a Renaissance structure and suffered plundering by Swedish forces during the Thirty Years' War. In the 20th century it served as a refuge for valuable artworks from a Munich museum.

The chapel shows Baroque style with its arched extension and ornate decoration from the late 17th century. Visitors can explore the religious spaces today and observe the craftsmanship of that period.

The castle is today accessible as an accommodation and dining establishment welcoming guests within its medieval stone walls. Visitors should consider that this is an active business and appropriate behavior on the grounds is expected.

In 1618 the building received permission to brew beer, marking a turning point from military function to a local production center. This brewing tradition shows how the place transformed from a defensive structure into a hub of daily life.