Top 14 Castles around Waldburg

The three-story rectangular building of the Old Castle in Amtzell dates back to the 15th century. It features a hipped roof and two towers crowned by pointed, helmet-like roofs. Under Johann Maria Carl Josef Freiherr Reichlin von Meldegg, it was rebuilt between 1752 and 1754 by Baroque master builder Joh. Georg Specht from Lindenberg to its present appearance. The castle has been owned by the municipality of Amtzell since 1839. It was extensively renovated in 1993/94. Parts of the Old Castle are leased to a restaurant operator and are used as an event and wedding venue. Source: Website of the Municipality of Amtzell

The parish church of St. Catherine, also known as the castle church, which stands in front of Wolfegg Castle, is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent baroque churches in Upper Swabia. The former collegiate church was built between 1733 and 1742 by Johann Georg Fischer, and the neo-baroque bell tower, designed by the Stuttgart architect Joseph Cades, was added in 1906. (from Wikipedia) The Catholic church is open during the day.

The landmark of Ravensburg. The best view of the Mehlsack is from the Veitsburg.

It is worth attending an event in the castle. This gives you the opportunity to see part of the castle. http://www.wolfegger-konzerte.de/veranstaltungsorte.html

Veitsburg, Ravensburg "first mentioned in 1088" Ravensburg originated at the foot of a Welfen ducal castle, the present-day Veitsburg, first mentioned in 1088. Here, the Welfen founded a market town at the intersection of important trade routes, which received town charter in the 12th century. The rank of a Free Imperial City, attained in 1276, meant its own jurisdiction and administration, coinage, market and customs rights. In the following 250 years, the city experienced the peak of its historical development. The city had to be expanded several times for the rapidly growing population. Most of the striking buildings that still characterize the cityscape of Ravensburg today also date from the 14th and 15th centuries. The Free Imperial City owed this upswing primarily to the successful activities of its merchants and craftsmen. Since the 14th century, Ravensburg has been one of the leading long-distance trading cities in the Lake Constance region. The trading company led by the Humpis gained Europe-wide importance between 1380 and 1530. The local products, especially Upper Swabian linen, were sold throughout Europe, and trade was conducted as far as Italy, Spain, France, Holland, Poland and Hungary. In addition to trade, paper production, leather processing and viticulture were economic factors. During the Reformation, the city decided in favor of confessional parity and was thus one of the four cities in the empire in which Catholics and Protestants had equal rights. As a result of the Thirty Years' War, Ravensburg moved to the edge of history and lost importance. In 1802, Ravensburg lost its imperial city independence and became Bavarian. In 1810 it came to the Kingdom of Württemberg and became the seat of a district office. The industrial age began around 1835 with a focus on textile manufacturing and mechanical engineering. The construction of the railway line to Friedrichshafen in 1847 and a little later to Ulm brought the city a new upswing: around 1900, 13,000 people lived in Ravensburg, and 22,000 before the Second World War. Since no armaments industry was located there, the city was largely spared from the bombs of the Second World War. Through the incorporation of the neighboring communities of Adelsreute, Eschach, Schmalegg and Taldorf in the years 1971 to 1974, the population has risen to 48,000 to date, and the urban area has grown to 92 square kilometers. Ravensburg became the main center for the region. Text / Source: City of Ravensburg, Marienplatz 26, 88212 Ravensburg https://www.ravensburg.de/rv/buergerservice-verwaltung/stadtportrait/stadtportrait.php

Mehlsack (Tower), Ravensburg The round tower was built from 1425 to 1429 to ward off attacks from the higher castle. The name comes from its shape, which resembles a flour sack. Landmark of the city. Height: 51 meters, 253 steps. Text / Source: Tourist Information, Lederhaus, Marienplatz 35, 88212 Ravensburg https://www.ravensburg.de/rv/tourismus / https://resc.deskline.net/documents/1/DE2/16eacb80-59af-406f-9ecc-a2ea038a7b86/RVerleben_2021_Fyler.pdf

Veitsburg, Ravensburg First mentioned in 1088, the Guelph castle "Ravensburg" passed into the possession of the Staufer in 1191 and, after their decline, came to the House of Habsburg. The name "Veitsburg" became common around 1500 and referred to the St. Veit castle chapel. The castle burned down in 1647. One of the original three keeps has been partially preserved in the buildings of the inn. To the east are the former stables with the draw-well (16th century/today youth hostel). Text / Source: Landesbildungsserver Baden-Württemberg https://www.schule-bw.de/faecher-und-schularten/gesellschaftswissenschaftliche-und-philosophische-faecher/landeskunde-landesgeschichte/

Mehlsack, Ravensburg The round tower was built from 1425 to 1429 to ward off attacks from the higher-situated castle, which was owned by the Habsburgs and pledged to the Counts of Waldburg in the 14th/15th century. The name comes from the fact that the tower in its form looks like historical, tall flour sacks. It is the landmark of the city. Height: 51 meters, 253 steps. Text / Source: Landesbildungsserver Baden-Württemberg https://www.schule-bw.de/faecher-und-schularten/gesellschaftswissenschaftliche-und-philosophische-faecher/landeskunde-landesgeschichte/