Sturmfedersches Schloss

Sturmfedersches Schloss is a baroque castle and town hall in Dirmstein with white plastered walls rising over two full floors and a mansard level, topped by a hipped roof. The building spans approximately 420 square meters and currently houses the municipal administration, community archive, music school, adult education center, and a bank branch.

The building traces its origins to the 13th century when it was constructed as a fortified courtyard. Major renovations in 1736 transformed it for the Sturmfeder noble family, establishing its present baroque character.

The baroque council chamber on the first floor contains a historical Bechstein grand piano and serves regularly as a venue for local performances and concerts.

The building is located at Marktstraße 4 and can be viewed from the outside; interiors are administrative spaces not regularly open to the public. Visitors can explore the facade and surrounding architecture, particularly the Michelstor gate and preserved wall section on the southwestern side.

The Michelstor gate, known as a symbol of the town, sits in the preserved southwestern section of the castle grounds and represents one of the few remaining elements of the original fortifications. This distinctive gate often receives less attention than the castle itself, yet holds significance in the town's local identity.

Location: Dirmstein

GPS coordinates: 49.56330,8.24750

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23