Ehemaliges Seckendorffisches Schloss

The former Seckendorff castle is a building with elaborate stucco decoration standing in Bechhofen along the Wieseth river in Middle Franconia. The structure combines solid stone walls with decorative facade elements and sits at a quiet spot in the town.

The building began as a medieval water castle before the Seckendorff family rebuilt it around 1680 at its present location. This reconstruction introduced the baroque-style architecture that visitors see today.

The castle shows how local nobility built their homes, with the ornate details and layout revealing what mattered to them in terms of comfort and display. Visitors can see in the architecture how the Seckendorff family expressed their standing in the region.

The castle is privately owned and located at Schlossstraße 39 in Bechhofen, where it remains visible from outside. Visitors can ask the local municipality office for information about the building and visiting possibilities.

The grounds preserve a baroque garden whose layout has remained largely unchanged since its original design, making it a rare example of continuous garden tradition. This historic garden lets visitors glimpse how order and beauty were understood in that era.