Can you visit Sandsee Castle?

The castle is a private, inhabited residence, and no opening hours or fees are known.

Who built Sandsee Castle?

The circular fortress was likely built in the 12th century by the Lords of Hirschberg, later passing to the Bishopric of Eichstätt in 1302.

Who owns the castle today?

Since 1815 it has belonged to the princely von Wrede family, who still live there.

Where is Sandsee Castle located?

It stands on a hill near Mischelbach, in Pleinfeld, within the Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen in Bavaria.

Sandsee Castle

Pleinfeld

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Pleinfeld

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Sandsee stands in Pleinfeld (Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Sandsee Castle stands on the Weinberg hill above the hamlet of Mischelbach, near Pleinfeld. Its circular layout, inherited from a medieval stronghold, sets it apart among the residences of Bavaria. Owned by the von Wrede family since the early 19th century, the site remains inhabited and now also houses an art workshop.

What to know

Sandsee Castle is privately owned and still inhabited by the von Wrede family.
No opening hours or admission fees are known for this site.
The castle is located in Pleinfeld, in the Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, Bavaria.
The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Where this château is

Pleinfeld · Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen · Bayern

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Address

Sandsee 1, 91785 Pleinfeld

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Sandsee Castle?: The castle is a private, inhabited residence, and no opening hours or fees are known.
Who built Sandsee Castle?: The circular fortress was likely built in the 12th century by the Lords of Hirschberg, later passing to the Bishopric of Eichstätt in 1302.
Who owns the castle today?: Since 1815 it has belonged to the princely von Wrede family, who still live there.
Where is Sandsee Castle located?: It stands on a hill near Mischelbach, in Pleinfeld, within the Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen in Bavaria.