Baldern Castle, Bopfingen, Germany

Schloss Baldern was first mentioned in historical documents in the 11th century. In the mid-12th century, it was owned by a noble family known as the Edelfreien von Baldern. In 1280, the castle came into the possession of Count Ludwig V. von Oettingen. In the 15th century, it was pledged by his descendants and later redeemed in 1507. The current baroque appearance as the residence of the Counts of Oettingen-Baldern was established between 1718 and 1737. The construction was overseen by Franz de Gabrieli, and after his death, by his brother Gabriel de Gabrieli.

After the extinction of the noble family Oettingen-Baldern in 1798, the estate passed to the House of Oettingen-Wallerstein. Major renovations took place in the 19th century, including the landscaping of the hilltop into a landscaped garden. The tower was erected in 1887 under the direction of August von Beyer. As early as 1896, Schloss Baldern was opened to the public.

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Holger Strack (3 years ago)
Again: wonderful place to be. Hope that there will be "Nacht der tausend Lichter" someday again

Jasmin P. (5 years ago)
Such a beautiful place, advertised with a cafe but not open. No information about when and why not to visit. A short notice would have been enough.

Kelly van Lieshout (5 years ago)
Like so many things on the romantic road, it is only open 2 days a week. Official opening days are Tuesday-Friday but it’s not open. There is no explanation why and even the gardens are closed. I suppose it is somehow related to the current pandemic, but there is no explanation and it is quite disappointing to find things closed time after time

adkenzo (6 years ago)
Castle itself lovely and surrounding cafe , shops etc , gardens were ok but I’ve seen much better for free 10 per person for garden only ,

Pierre Gmail (Taylor Bayern) (7 years ago)
Wonderful place to visit - 1000 candle night was amazing. One of the most beautiful garden reopens on 14.04.2019

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