Can you visit the Degenfeldsches Schloss?

The building is mostly private housing, but a small museum inside can be visited.

Where is the Degenfeldsches Schloss located?

It lies in Karben, in the Wetteraukreis district of Hesse, in the centre of the Groß-Karben district.

Where does the castle's name come from?

It takes its name from the von Degenfeld-Schomburg family, who acquired it around 1810.

Is the castle protected as a heritage site?

It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.

Degenfeldsches Schloss

Karben

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Karben

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Degenfeldsches Schloss stands in Karben (Wetteraukreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Degenfeldsches Schloss stands in the heart of Groß-Karben, a district of Karben in Hesse. Built in the early 18th century on the site of an earlier manor, it passed through several owners and was enlarged over time before taking the name of the von Degenfeld-Schomburg family, who bought it around 1810. The plain three-wing complex now combines private apartments with a small museum.

What to know

The building is largely residential, so visiting is mainly limited to the small museum it houses.
The facade is plain and shows visible signs of needing renovation, without monumental decoration.
It stands right in the centre of Groß-Karben, a district of Karben, within easy walking distance.
As no opening hours or prices are published, it is best to check locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Karben · Wetteraukreis · Hessen

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Address

Karben, Wetteraukreis

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Hessen

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Degenfeldsches Schloss?: The building is mostly private housing, but a small museum inside can be visited.
Where is the Degenfeldsches Schloss located?: It lies in Karben, in the Wetteraukreis district of Hesse, in the centre of the Groß-Karben district.
Where does the castle's name come from?: It takes its name from the von Degenfeld-Schomburg family, who acquired it around 1810.
Is the castle protected as a heritage site?: It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.