Can you visit Schloss Büdingen on your own?

No, the interior can only be seen as part of a guided museum tour.

Is Schloss Büdingen still inhabited?

Yes, it remains the residence of the Prince of Ysenburg and Büdingen and his family.

How old is the castle?

It goes back to a Staufer era moated castle from the 12th century, first documented in 1219.

Schloss Büdingen

Büdingen Castle

Büdingen

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €8.50
Child: €6.50
Reduced: €7.50

Free for Free admission for companions of guests with a B disability pass

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Where: Büdingen

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Schloss Büdingen stands in Büdingen (Wetteraukreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 8.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Büdingen occupies the near circular ring wall of a Staufer era moated castle dating back to the 12th century, set within Büdingen's old town. Visitors can see a massive 13th century keep, a Gothic chapel with carved choir stalls, and early 20th century murals and stained glass created by the artist Otto Linnemann during a restoration. Long the seat of the counts and later princes of Ysenburg, the castle remains a family residence, with part of it now open as a museum.

What to know

The castle can only be visited through guided museum tours, offered from March to mid December.
There are no tours on Mondays.
Part of the building remains the private residence of the princely Ysenburg family and is not open to visitors.
The site sits in the heart of Büdingen's old town and is easily reached on foot.
The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Practical information

Opening hours

By appointment only (Monday - Sunday/holidays)

Prices

Adult: €8.50
Child: €6.50
Reduced: €7.50

Free for Free admission for companions of guests with a B disability pass

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Büdingen · Wetteraukreis · Hessen

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Address

Schloßpl. 1, 63654 Büdingen

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Château phone number

+49 6042 96470

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Schloss Büdingen: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €8.50. Child: €6.50. Reduced: €7.50. Free for: free admission for companions of guests with a B disability pass.
Can you visit Schloss Büdingen on your own?: No, the interior can only be seen as part of a guided museum tour.
Is Schloss Büdingen still inhabited?: Yes, it remains the residence of the Prince of Ysenburg and Büdingen and his family.
How old is the castle?: It goes back to a Staufer era moated castle from the 12th century, first documented in 1219.
What can be seen inside the walls?: A 13th century keep, a Gothic chapel with carved choir stalls, and early 20th century painted decoration.