Can you visit the Fürerschloss?

No public information mentions guided tours or opening hours; the castle remains a private family property.

How old is the Fürerschloss?

The current building dates from 1565, built on the foundations of an earlier structure destroyed in 1552.

Who built the castle?

It was rebuilt between 1562 and 1566 by Carl Fürer and his brothers, administrators of the Fürer von Haimendorf family trust.

Where is the Fürerschloss located?

It is located in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz, in the Landkreis Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, within the Haimendorf district.

What remains of the old fortifications?

Remnants of the moats and earthen ramparts that once surrounded the castle are still partly visible today.

Herrensitz in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz

Röthenbach an der Pegnitz

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Where: Röthenbach an der Pegnitz

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Herrensitz in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz stands in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz (Landkreis Nürnberger Land), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Fürerschloss, also known as Schloss Haimendorf, stands in the Haimendorf district of Röthenbach an der Pegnitz. Built in 1565 for the Nuremberg patrician family of Fürer von Haimendorf, this Renaissance building ranks among the best preserved noble residences in Franconia. Its three storey sandstone structure features two corner towers topped with pointed roofs, and a carved coat of arms dated 1565 above the entrance. Parts of the old moats and earthen ramparts that once surrounded the house remain visible today.

Where this château is

Röthenbach an der Pegnitz · Landkreis Nürnberger Land · Bayern

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Röthenbach an der Pegnitz, Landkreis Nürnberger Land

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Can you visit the Fürerschloss?: No public information mentions guided tours or opening hours; the castle remains a private family property.
How old is the Fürerschloss?: The current building dates from 1565, built on the foundations of an earlier structure destroyed in 1552.
Who built the castle?: It was rebuilt between 1562 and 1566 by Carl Fürer and his brothers, administrators of the Fürer von Haimendorf family trust.
Where is the Fürerschloss located?: It is located in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz, in the Landkreis Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, within the Haimendorf district.
What remains of the old fortifications?: Remnants of the moats and earthen ramparts that once surrounded the castle are still partly visible today.