Schloss Michelbach

Schloss Michelbach is a castle in Alzenau with thick stone walls and the characteristic features of a water castle that blends residential and defensive functions. The structure displays various architectural layers from different building periods.

The castle originated as a water castle with defensive elements that were common in Bavarian noble architecture. Over the centuries it gradually transformed from a fortress into a residential structure.

The castle shapes Alzenau's appearance with its stone facades and the way visitors move through the space around it. The building reflects how a noble residence and defensive structure merged into one design.

The castle is located on Schloßstraße and is protected as a heritage monument. Visitors should note that it is a preserved structure best viewed from the exterior.

The castle preserves in its stonework the history of two different uses: it first served as a defense structure and later as a residential home for nobility. This shift can be read in the different building styles layered one upon another.

Location: Bavaria

Location: Alzenau

Address: Schloßstraße 11; Schloßstraße 13

GPS coordinates: 50.10209,9.10413

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24