Schloss Hersberg

Schloss Hersberg is a castle on a hilltop in Immenstaad am Bodensee, surrounded by vineyards and offering views toward Lake Constance and the Alps. The building features stepped gables and watchtowers, along with guest rooms and conference spaces used for different purposes today.

The castle was first mentioned in 1276 and belonged to Ochsenhausen Abbey from 1621 until 1803. After secularization, Franz Georg Karl von Metternich took ownership, changing the site's importance and direction.

The name reflects the Hersberg family who once shaped this place. Visitors today use the spaces for gatherings and religious events, giving it a role as a meeting point for people with shared interests.

The castle sits on a hilltop with direct access to surrounding vineyards and toward the lake. Visitors should expect slightly hilly terrain, and sturdy shoes can be helpful when walking around.

The site has a lesser-explored link to World War II history, when its chapel held Allied officers. After the war, the building served as a French military barracks for several years, which altered its structures and surrounding gardens.