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 Waldenburg region became a fief of the noble Hohenlohe family around 1250. The first documented mention of a castle dates back to 1253. Waldenburg was granted town rights as early as 1330. It was converted into a castle in the 16th century, although some of the changes were reversed in the 18th century. The building became the headquarters of one of the Hohenlohe lines in 1553. The keep, also known as the Männlesturm (Männles Tower), received its present form in 1576. Further structural changes were made in the early 17th century, with Heinrich Schickhardt serving as an advisor. The castle stood empty from 1679 onwards, as the Hohenlohe-Waldenburg line died out. The castle church of St. Michael was built by master stucco worker Christian Dornacher in 1781 and 1782. Count Eberhard von Hohenlohe-Waldenburg had Pfedelbach Castle built from 1568 to 1572 on the walls of an older ministerial castle as a winter residence, as the climate in Pfedelbach was milder than that up in Waldenburg. In the 19th century, the castle was extensively renovated by a new Hohenlohe-Waldenburg line created through inheritance. The castle, along with almost 80 percent of the entire town area, was destroyed by artillery fire in 1945. Reconstruction took place from 1948 to 1963. Hans Gottfried von Stockhausen (* May 12, 1920 at Trendelburg Castle; † January 8, 2010 in Remshalden-Buoch) was a German stained-glass artist, painter, and draftsman. He became known primarily for his over 500 church windows and architectural works, both at home and abroad. Von Stockhausen maintained his studio at Waldenburg Castle, where he frequently exhibited his works to the public. Source: Wikipedia.

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.

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

Mehlsack, Ravensburg The round tower was built from 1425 to 1429 to ward off attacks from the higher-lying 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, high 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/

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

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/

The name comes from its shape, which resembles sacks of flour.