Schloss Wiesent, Medieval château in Wiesent, Germany

Schloss Wiesent is a multi-wing baroque complex in Wiesent, Upper Palatinate. Its south wing is a two-storey hipped-roof building with a curved facade and two corner towers; the vaulted passage carries the year 1695 and the Lintelo coat of arms. The east wing, added in 1762, has a triangular gable, and the northeast wing retains an 18th-century hoist dormer.

The medieval castle was built by the Lords of Wiesent, the source of the later name. It passed to the Lords of Falkenberg, the Counts of Lintelo and the Princes of Thurn and Taxis. In 1630, during the Thirty Years' War, it was partly destroyed; Count Rudolf von Lintelo had it rebuilt in 1695, and in 1762 Baron von Falkenberg added the east wing.

The tower added in 1762 is named after painter and graphic artist Karl Anton Hudetz, whose works are shown in a small museum inside it, alongside changing exhibitions. The former brewery building stood north of the courtyard, and the historic Schlossplatz now serves as the village square with a fountain.

The castle sits at Schlossplatz 1 and offers partial public access through its courtyard area. Keep in mind that sections of the building remain private residences, so you can only explore certain spaces when visiting.

The castle operated a brewery until 1881, combining its role as a noble residence with manufacturing operations. This dual use was a practical way for castle owners in the 19th century to generate extra income from their property.