Can you visit Schloss St. Johannis in Bayreuth?

No, the building belongs to a farm run by a prison facility and is not open to the public.

How old is Schloss St. Johannis?

The main building dates from the 16th century, though an earlier fortified site is recorded here as early as the 15th century.

What does the date 1617 on the building refer to?

It appears on the coat-of-arms gateway of the west wing, which also contains an old entrance gate.

What is Schloss St. Johannis used for today?

It functions as a farm operated by the St. Georgen-Bayreuth prison.

Schloss

Bayreuth

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bayreuth

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Ehemaliges Schloss St. Johannis, jetzt Justizvollzugsanstalt stands in Bayreuth (Bayreuth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

In the Sankt Johannis district of Bayreuth stands a former Schloss whose origins may predate the town itself. The main structure, a three storey ashlar sandstone building with a saddle roof and stair tower, dates from the 16th century, while the west wing with its gatehouse bears a coat of arms and the date 1617. The property now serves as a farm operated by a prison facility, so the building itself cannot be visited.

What to know

The Schloss houses a farm operated by the St. Georgen-Bayreuth prison and is not open to visitors.
The building can only be seen from outside, in the Sankt Johannis district of Bayreuth.
The west wing with its coat-of-arms gateway dated 1617 is the most visible feature from the public road.
There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities since the site is not accessible to the public.

Where this château is

Bayreuth · Bayreuth · Bayern

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Bayreuth, Bayreuth

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Schloss St. Johannis in Bayreuth?: No, the building belongs to a farm run by a prison facility and is not open to the public.
How old is Schloss St. Johannis?: The main building dates from the 16th century, though an earlier fortified site is recorded here as early as the 15th century.
What does the date 1617 on the building refer to?: It appears on the coat-of-arms gateway of the west wing, which also contains an old entrance gate.
What is Schloss St. Johannis used for today?: It functions as a farm operated by the St. Georgen-Bayreuth prison.