Schloss Heiligenberg

Schloss Heiligenberg is a Renaissance castle positioned on a highland plateau in Baden-Württemberg, sitting at approximately 730 meters above sea level. The structure blends fortress elements with Renaissance architectural forms and commands the landscape through its solid stone construction.

The original fortress was founded in 1250 by Count Berthold of Heiligenberg as a defensive structure for the region. It later passed to the Fürstenberg family through marriage in 1535, who transformed it into a Renaissance residence.

The chapel inside holds stained glass windows from the 14th century that once belonged to a Dominican church in Konstanz. These windows create an interplay of colored light within, visible in part from outside the castle grounds.

The castle is today private property of the Fürstenberg family, with its interior spaces closed to public visits. Visitors can walk around the exterior, explore the surrounding grounds, and enjoy the views from this elevated position.

The Knights Hall was built between 1580 and 1584 and features an intricately carved coffered ceiling designed by artist Jörg Schwartzenberger. This ornamental highlight from that era remains largely unknown to most visitors.