Wasserschloss Gebelkofen, Medieval palace in Obertraubling, Germany
Wasserschloss Gebelkofen is a three-story manor house with a rectangular inner courtyard in Obertraubling, surrounded by a water-filled moat. The complex blends defensive features with residential spaces, with the chapel in the north wing serving as a religious center of the household.
The first written record dates to 1200, but the castle suffered severe damage during the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century. It was rebuilt from the ground up in the mid-18th century, giving it the form we see today.
The St. Barbara chapel in the north wing shows how prayer and daily life were woven together in noble households. Visitors today can still see the simple furnishings and stone walls that speak to this blend of sacred and domestic space.
The property is privately owned and not open for public tours, so visitors can only view it from outside. Walking around the perimeter offers chances to see the architecture and moat from different angles.
Two gate pavilions with saddle roofs from the 18th century mark the entrance and show a transition in architectural style. They represent a period when fortress features gradually gave way to more residential design elements.
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