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Schloss Donaumünster, Tapfheim

Schloss Donaumünster

Donaumünster Castle

Tapfheim

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Where
Tapfheim

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Schloss Donaumünster stands in Tapfheim (Landkreis Donau-Ries), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Donaumünster stands in Tapfheim, in the Landkreis Donau-Ries, Bavaria, on the site of a medieval stronghold first recorded in 1256. The present building, a baroque residence with curved gables, was erected between 1720 and 1730 as an administrative seat for the abbey of Donauwörth. Its most distinctive chapter concerns the poet and alchemist Alexander von Bernus, who lived there and moved his Soluna laboratory to the castle in 1939 after his Stuttgart premises were destroyed.

What to know

  • The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • No visiting hours or admission fees are documented for this site.
  • The building is privately owned, acquired by the artist David Sohl in 2016.
  • Its main interest lies in its history linked to Alexander von Bernus and his alchemical laboratory.
  • Visitors should not expect a large fortified castle but rather a modest baroque residence.

Where this château is

Tapfheim · Landkreis Donau-Ries · Bayern

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Address

Alexander-von-Bernus-Straße 4, 86660 Tapfheim-Erlingshofen

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can Schloss Donaumünster be visited?
No verified information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available; the castle is privately owned.
Who lived at Schloss Donaumünster?
The poet and alchemist Alexander von Bernus lived there from 1939 until his death in 1965, followed by his wife Isa von Bernus until 2001.
How old is Schloss Donaumünster?
The current building dates from around 1720 to 1730, though the site has held a stronghold since at least 1256.
Where is Schloss Donaumünster located?
In Tapfheim, in the Landkreis Donau-Ries, Bavaria.

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

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