Schloss Aschbach

Schloss Aschbach is a Baroque castle in Schlüsselfeld featuring two wings and two stories with a hipped roof as its crowning element. A courtyard wall dating to the 18th century encloses the property and provides structural definition to the grounds.

Following damage during the Thirty Years' War, General Hieronymus Christoph von Pölnitz rebuilt the castle between 1677 and 1697, using the original foundations. This reconstruction represented the region's return to stability and prosperity in the decades after the conflict.

The interior displays baroque decorations applied in the early 18th century, reflecting the craftsmanship of local artisans working in that era. These ornaments shape the visual character of the rooms and remain part of the regional artistic heritage.

The castle remains private property of the Pölnitz family and is closed to visitors. The surrounding 5-hectare park can be viewed from outside the grounds but is not open for public access.

During World War II the castle functioned as a storage facility for artworks from museums fleeing the conflict. After the war it also provided shelter to Polish Jewish refugees traveling toward Israel.