Who built the Altes Schloss Kißlegg?

It was built around 1560 by Hans Ulrich von Schellenberg, on the site of an earlier medieval fortress.

Who owns the castle today?

It remains in the hands of the Counts of Waldburg-Wolfegg, who inherited it through marriage in 1708.

What can be seen inside?

Early 18th century stucco work by Antoni Frast and biblical wall frescoes rediscovered in 1950.

Altes Schloss Kißlegg

Kißlegg

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Altes Schloss Kißlegg stands in Kißlegg (Landkreis Ravensburg), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Altes Schloss Kißlegg stands on the site of a medieval fortress, built around 1560 by Hans Ulrich von Schellenberg. Its square three storey structure, topped with an asymmetrical stepped gable, is flanked by three round towers with conical roofs, while a fourth tower houses the staircase. Inside, stucco work by Antoni Frast survives from the early 18th century refurbishment carried out under the Counts of Waldburg-Wolfegg, alongside biblical wall frescoes rediscovered in one of the towers in 1950. The estate also includes an English style park and several farm buildings arranged around a courtyard.

What to know

The castle still belongs to the Counts of Waldburg-Wolfegg, who acquired it in 1708.
It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Baden-Württemberg.
The interior stucco dates from the early 18th century, while the wall frescoes were uncovered in 1950.
No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available here.

Where this château is

Kißlegg · Landkreis Ravensburg · Baden-Württemberg

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Kißlegg, Landkreis Ravensburg

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Baden-Württemberg

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Who built the Altes Schloss Kißlegg?: It was built around 1560 by Hans Ulrich von Schellenberg, on the site of an earlier medieval fortress.
Who owns the castle today?: It remains in the hands of the Counts of Waldburg-Wolfegg, who inherited it through marriage in 1708.
What can be seen inside?: Early 18th century stucco work by Antoni Frast and biblical wall frescoes rediscovered in 1950.