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Burg Waldau (Vohenstrauß), Vohenstrauß

Burg Waldau

Vohenstrauß

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Vohenstrauß

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Burg Waldau (Vohenstrauß) stands in Vohenstrauß (Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

In Vohenstrauß, in Bavaria, the Waldau ensemble combines the remains of a medieval hilltop castle with the schloss built below it in the second half of the 17th century, once the older fortress had become too dilapidated to maintain. The lords of Waldau, attested since the early 13th century, were succeeded by several noble families, among them the Rummel, who erected the present schloss together with its chapel. Visitors today find a three storey hip roofed building linked by a baroque balustraded staircase to the ruins of the former palas, along with an 18th century statue of John of Nepomuk bearing the combined coat of arms of the Rummel and Podewils families.

What to know

  • The site is listed as a former Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • No verified information is available on opening hours, admission fees or visiting conditions.
  • The complex includes the ruined burg and the schloss built below it, linked by a baroque staircase.
  • The castle's brewery, said to be among the oldest in the area, existed until it was demolished in 1993 and can no longer be visited.
  • A filial church dedicated to John of Nepomuk stands close to the schloss.

Where this château is

Vohenstrauß · Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab · Bayern

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Address

Waldau, 92648 Vohenstrauß

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Heritage status
Ehemaliges Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Waldau and its schloss?
No verified information indicates opening hours or visiting conditions for this site.
What is the difference between the burg and the schloss at Waldau?
The burg is the medieval fortress, now partly in ruins, while the schloss is the building erected below it in the late 17th century to replace it.
Who built the Waldau schloss?
The barons of Rummel, who owned the estate in the late 17th century, had the present schloss built together with its chapel.
Does the castle brewery still exist?
No, the Schlossbrauerei Waldau, which operated for centuries, was demolished in 1993.

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Sources

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