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Greifenstein, Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken

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Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken

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Greifenstein stands in Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken (Landkreis Bamberg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Schloss Greifenstein overlooks Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken, in Bavaria, perched on a rocky outcrop in Franconian Switzerland. First recorded as a fortress in 1172, it was later converted into a baroque hunting residence by architect Leonhardt Dientzenhofer for the prince-bishop Marquard Sebastian Schenk von Stauffenberg. The Schenk von Stauffenberg family, who have owned the estate since 1691, still live there today. The castle chapel of St Sebastian, consecrated in 1691, is part of what visitors can see.

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  • The Schloss is still inhabited by the Schenk von Stauffenberg family, which limits the areas open to visitors.
  • The castle chapel of St Sebastian is among the parts that can be seen on site.
  • The castle sits on a hill in Franconian Switzerland, so some walking effort should be expected to reach it.
  • No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is included here; check locally before visiting.

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Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken · Landkreis Bamberg · Bayern

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Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken, Landkreis Bamberg

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Who owns the Schloss Greifenstein today?
The castle has belonged to the Schenk von Stauffenberg family since 1691, who still live there.
How old is the Burg Greifenstein?
The fortress is first mentioned in records in 1172.
Who turned the castle into a baroque residence?
Architect Leonhardt Dientzenhofer carried out the conversion for prince-bishop Marquard Sebastian Schenk von Stauffenberg.
Can the castle chapel be visited?
The castle chapel of St Sebastian, consecrated in 1691, is among the parts open to visitors.

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Bamberg