Schloss Kattenhorn, Medieval château in Öhningen, Germany.
Schloss Kattenhorn is a castle on the Höri peninsula near Lake Constance, featuring stone walls with building elements from different eras. The complex includes a chapel and preserves both medieval structures and modifications from later centuries.
The fortress was first recorded in 1391 and was protected by the emperor, who confirmed its possessions to Öhningen Abbey. It later underwent major transformations, particularly in the 19th century when agricultural changes led to the removal of water moats and towers.
The St. Blasius Chapel built into the castle walls remains an active place of worship and serves the spiritual life of the surrounding area. The site blends medieval architecture with living religious practice and draws visitors interested in sacred traditions.
The location sits on a peninsula with views toward the lake and is accessible year-round. Visitors should expect hilly terrain and should plan to walk to explore the chapel and the castle's exterior walls.
A statue of Saint Blaise reportedly washed ashore at the site after being thrown into the lake during 16th-century religious destruction, and was later placed in the chapel. This found-object legend connects the castle to the region's turbulent Reformation history.
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