Who built the Schloss Ebenhausen?

The present main wing was built between 1709 and 1710 by architect Joseph Greissing, commissioned by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp II von Greiffenclau of Würzburg.

Was the Schloss Ebenhausen designed by Balthasar Neumann?

No, this attribution, which arose in the 20th century, is considered incorrect; the building was designed by Joseph Greissing.

Do any remains of the medieval stronghold survive?

Yes, some wall remains and at least three towers from the late Middle Ages still stand on the grounds.

Was the Schloss Ebenhausen damaged during the war?

Yes, the stable and grain store were damaged by shellfire during the Second World War and were repaired in 1946.

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Oerlenbach

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Schloss Ebenhausen stands in Oerlenbach (Landkreis Bad Kissingen), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Schloss Ebenhausen stands in the village of Ebenhausen, part of the municipality of Oerlenbach in Bavaria. The present building replaces a medieval stronghold, of which some wall remains and at least three towers can still be traced on the grounds. Visitors can see a sturdy three-storey grain store built under Prince-Bishop Julius Echter at the end of the 16th century, as well as the eastern wing with its representative entrance portal, rebuilt in the early 18th century by architect Joseph Greissing for the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg.

What to know

The site is located in Oerlenbach, in the Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Bavaria.
The Schloss is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
The building combines an 18th century wing with a 16th century grain store, both visible from the courtyard.
No verified information is available here regarding opening hours, admission fees, or access conditions.

Where this château is

Oerlenbach · Landkreis Bad Kissingen · Bayern

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Schloßstraße 20, 97714 Oerlenbach-Ebenhausen

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Who built the Schloss Ebenhausen?: The present main wing was built between 1709 and 1710 by architect Joseph Greissing, commissioned by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp II von Greiffenclau of Würzburg.
Was the Schloss Ebenhausen designed by Balthasar Neumann?: No, this attribution, which arose in the 20th century, is considered incorrect; the building was designed by Joseph Greissing.
Do any remains of the medieval stronghold survive?: Yes, some wall remains and at least three towers from the late Middle Ages still stand on the grounds.
Was the Schloss Ebenhausen damaged during the war?: Yes, the stable and grain store were damaged by shellfire during the Second World War and were repaired in 1946.