Kislau Castle

The square-shaped castle stands 16.65 meters high near the Kraichbach stream, with walls measuring 2.90 meters in thickness and a ground area of 14.85 meters.

Built in the late 11th century as a tower castle, the structure underwent major reconstruction between 1721 and 1723 under Damian Hugo von Schönborn's direction.

The name Kislau originates from the term Kislowe, referring to the gravelly meadow where the castle sits in the transition area between Kraichgau and Hardtwald.

The castle currently functions as an external branch of the Bruchsal correctional facility, limiting public access to the historical structure and its grounds.

From 1824 onwards, the castle served various institutional purposes, including a military hospital housing 500 patients and a state prison for political detainees.

Location: Bad Schönborn

GPS coordinates: 49.21640,8.64472

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16