Was Schloss Aschach originally built as a residence or a fortress?

Construction began in 1165 under Count Poppo VI of Henneberg as a fortified castle, and it only later became a residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops.

Why was the Schloss rebuilt several times?

It was burned down in 1525 during the Peasants' Revolt and destroyed again in 1553 during the Second Margrave War, before being rebuilt in its current form under Bishop Friedrich von Wirsberg.

What can visitors see at Schloss Aschach today?

Visitors can tour three museums, the Graf-Luxburg-Museum, a folklore museum and a school museum, along with a small adjoining park.

Who owned the Schloss after secularization?

In 1829 the Schweinfurt industrialist Wilhelm Sattler bought it to set up a porcelain factory, and his family later restored it in keeping with its original style.

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Adult: €8
Child: €3
Reduced: €4

Free for Children up to 6 years old and school classes; members of the association "Freunde und Förderer der Museen Schloss Aschach e.V."

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Schloss Aschach stands in Bad Bocklet (Landkreis Bad Kissingen), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Aschach stands in Bad Bocklet, in the Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, on the foundations of a fortress begun in 1165 by Count Poppo VI of Henneberg. Serving as a residence of the prince-bishops of Würzburg for nearly three centuries, it was destroyed and rebuilt twice, during the Peasants' Revolt of 1525 and again in the Second Margrave War of 1553, before taking on its present form under Bishop Friedrich von Wirsberg. The site today houses three museums devoted to local and family history, set within a small park.

What to know

Three museums occupy the Schloss: the Graf-Luxburg-Museum, a folklore museum and a school museum.
A small park surrounds the building and offers a pleasant walk before or after visiting the museums.
A restaurant operates on the Schloss grounds.
The Schloss is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
No opening hours or admission fees are given here; check directly before planning a visit.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 28 mars au 8 novembre 2026: mardi à vendredi 14h00-17h00
samedi, dimanche et jours fériés 11h00-17h00
fermé le lundi

Annual closures : Monday (except public holidays; then moved to the following Tuesday)

Prices

Adult: €8
Child: €3
Reduced: €4

Free for Children up to 6 years old and school classes; members of the association "Freunde und Förderer der Museen Schloss Aschach e.V."

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
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Where this château is

Bad Bocklet · Landkreis Bad Kissingen · Bayern

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Address

Schloßstraße 24, 97708 Bad Bocklet-Aschach

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Château phone number

+49 9708 70418820

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Schloss: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €8. Child: €3. Reduced: €4. Free for: children up to 6 years old and school classes; members of the association "Freunde und Förderer der Museen Schloss Aschach e.V.".
Was Schloss Aschach originally built as a residence or a fortress?: Construction began in 1165 under Count Poppo VI of Henneberg as a fortified castle, and it only later became a residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops.
Why was the Schloss rebuilt several times?: It was burned down in 1525 during the Peasants' Revolt and destroyed again in 1553 during the Second Margrave War, before being rebuilt in its current form under Bishop Friedrich von Wirsberg.
What can visitors see at Schloss Aschach today?: Visitors can tour three museums, the Graf-Luxburg-Museum, a folklore museum and a school museum, along with a small adjoining park.
Who owned the Schloss after secularization?: In 1829 the Schweinfurt industrialist Wilhelm Sattler bought it to set up a porcelain factory, and his family later restored it in keeping with its original style.