Schloß Burgfarrnbach
Fürth
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Schloss Burgfarrnbach stands in Fürth (Fürth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Schloss Burgfarrnbach stands in Fürth, Bavaria, on grounds settled by a noble family as early as the 14th century. The present building, in a classical style, replaced an older moated castle between 1830 and 1834, once that structure had become too costly to repair. With around eighty rooms along a seventy metre facade, it ranks among the largest classical palace complexes in southern Germany. It now houses Fürth's municipal archive and a scholarly library, while its park still contains a former stable building, one of the oldest structures on the estate.
What to know
- The Schloss houses Fürth's municipal archive and a scholarly library, which shapes the visit around these spaces rather than a conventional museum tour.
- The surrounding park remains open to the public and includes a former stable building along with two 19th century pavilions.
- The grand hall at the centre of the building is used for civil wedding ceremonies on certain Saturdays between May and October.
- A concert series, Soiree im Schloss, is regularly held in this historic setting.
- No opening hours, admission fees, or visit duration are given for a standard tourist visit of the building.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00-16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-16:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday (today) | Closed |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
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- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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Where this château is
Fürth · Fürth · Bayern
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Address
Schloßhof 12, 90768 Fürth
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- Heritage status
- Baudenkmal in Bayern
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Frequently asked
- Can visitors go inside Schloss Burgfarrnbach?
- The building mainly houses the municipal archive and a scholarly library, so it is not open as a conventional castle tour.
- Is the park around Schloss Burgfarrnbach open to the public?
- Yes, the park surrounds the Schloss and includes a former stable building and two historic pavilions.
- How old is the castle at Burgfarrnbach?
- A noble family settled there as early as the 14th century, but the present building dates from 1830 to 1834.
- Who built the current Schloss?
- It was built between 1830 and 1834 under the Royal Bavarian building inspector Leonhard Schmidtner for the counts of Pückler-Limpurg.
- Can you get married at Schloss Burgfarrnbach?
- Yes, the grand hall hosts civil wedding ceremonies on certain Saturdays between May and October.
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Sources
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