Wäscherschloss Castle

Wäschenbeuren, Germany

Wäscherschloss Castle was built in 1220-1250. It is named after the knight 'Konrad der Wascher“. The castle is enclosed on the five sides with a nearly ten-meter high wall made of stone. The half-timbered residential building dates from the period 1481-1699. The castle is open to the public.

References:

Burg Wäscherschloss

Address

Wäscherschloß 1, Wäschenbeuren, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1220
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.burgwaescherschloss.de

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Heilig-Kreuz-Münster (7,5 km)
Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins (2,8 km)
Hohenrechberg Castle (5,7 km)
Lorch Abbey (3,5 km)

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Old City Hall (29,3 km)
Ulm Town Hall (46,3 km)
St. Michael Church (38,5 km)
Hohle Fels (43,3 km)
Württemberg Mausoleum (32,1 km)
Blaubeuren Abbey (39,6 km)
Lichtenstein Castle (51,9 km)
Esslingen Castle (29,2 km)

User Reviews

Bruno on Tour (5 months ago)
Small castle with an interesting background. Very beautiful area, the Lion Trail hike can only be recommended

Hermann Eckert (2 years ago)
Nice lock, well preserved but locked. A great dynasty was born here.

Peter Himmel (3 years ago)
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Uru DS (3 years ago)
Just a historically significant place. Not super special so going for a an hour or so is okay.

Alfredo Golletti (3 years ago)
Nice place to visit. A few kilometers from Lorch. For the price of 4 euros you can visit the small museum inside containing medieval weapons and armor, a dining room and a bedroom with a picturesque bathroom. There is also a small souvenir shop.

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