Oberschloss (Kranichfeld)

To make a day of it

Oberschloss (Kranichfeld) stands in Kranichfeld (Landkreis Weimarer Land), in Thuringia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 7 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Oberschloss in Kranichfeld rises on a limestone crag above the old basket weaving town of Kranichfeld, in the Ilm valley. Its oldest sections date back to the 12th century, and over time the site took on the character of a Renaissance schloss connected to the House of Reuss. Visitors find an outer bailey and a main castle with a well preserved Romanesque residential building, a castle chapel, a keep known as the Dicker Turm, and thick surrounding walls.

What to know

• The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
• The visit involves a slope, since the schloss sits on a steep crag.
• Various events are organised on site throughout the year, with proceeds going toward restoration work.
• Only card payment is accepted for tickets on site.

Practical information

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Wheelchair access

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Where this château is

Kranichfeld · Landkreis Weimarer Land · Thüringen

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Address

Am Oberschloss 1a, 99448 Kranichfeld

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Château phone number

+49 36450 30460

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Oberschloss (Kranichfeld): how much is admission?

Adult admission is €7. Child: free. Reduced: €4. Free for: kinder und Schüler haben freien Eintritt.

Where is the Oberschloss in Kranichfeld located?

It stands in Kranichfeld, in the Landkreis Weimarer Land, in Thuringia, above the old town in the Ilm valley.

How old is the Oberschloss in Kranichfeld?

Its oldest parts date back to the 12th century, before the site later took on a Renaissance character.

What can visitors see at the Oberschloss in Kranichfeld?

Visitors can see an outer bailey and main castle with a preserved Romanesque residential building, a castle chapel, the keep called Dicker Turm, and the surrounding walls.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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• Wikidata Q2010868
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