Can Stettenfels Castle be visited freely?

The courtyard, the moat and the surrounding grounds are open to the public, while some buildings remain private or reserved for events.

Who turned Stettenfels Castle into a Renaissance residence?

Hans Fugger had the building remodelled from 1576 onward by the architect Wendel Dietrich.

What happened at Stettenfels Castle during the Nazi era?

In 1937 its Jewish owner Siegfried Levi was forced to surrender the estate to the city of Heilbronn under Aryanization laws before fleeing to South Africa with his family.

Is there somewhere to eat or drink at the castle?

Yes, a permanent beer garden operates in the castle grounds.

When is the medieval festival at Stettenfels Castle held?

It takes place every year around May 1st, over several days, with jousting, musicians and craftspeople.

Stettenfels Castle

Untergruppenbach

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Burg Stettenfels stands in Untergruppenbach (Landkreis Heilbronn), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Stettenfels Castle rises above the village of Untergruppenbach, in the Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, with origins going back to the 10th century. Having changed hands repeatedly over the centuries, it owes its present appearance largely to the Fugger family, who had it rebuilt as a Renaissance residence in the late 16th century. Visitors find a triangular courtyard ringed by the castle's living quarters, a notable staircase tower, and a broad moat flanked by three defensive towers. Still privately owned and inhabited, the castle today hosts concerts, private events and an annual medieval festival.

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What to know

The castle remains privately owned and inhabited, so some areas are reserved for events or private hire.
A permanent beer garden operates in the castle grounds and is open to visitors.
The courtyard, the moat and the surrounding grounds can be explored on foot without any particular restriction mentioned.
Each year around May 1st, a multi-day medieval festival brings jousting, musicians and craftspeople to the site.
The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

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Where this château is

Untergruppenbach · Landkreis Heilbronn · Baden-Württemberg

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Untergruppenbach, Landkreis Heilbronn

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 10th century

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Can Stettenfels Castle be visited freely?: The courtyard, the moat and the surrounding grounds are open to the public, while some buildings remain private or reserved for events.
Who turned Stettenfels Castle into a Renaissance residence?: Hans Fugger had the building remodelled from 1576 onward by the architect Wendel Dietrich.
What happened at Stettenfels Castle during the Nazi era?: In 1937 its Jewish owner Siegfried Levi was forced to surrender the estate to the city of Heilbronn under Aryanization laws before fleeing to South Africa with his family.
Is there somewhere to eat or drink at the castle?: Yes, a permanent beer garden operates in the castle grounds.
When is the medieval festival at Stettenfels Castle held?: It takes place every year around May 1st, over several days, with jousting, musicians and craftspeople.