Can you visit Schloss Edesheim?

The building now operates as a hotel, so it cannot be visited as a public monument.

How old is Schloss Edesheim?

The current building dates from 1594, succeeding a 14th century moated castle belonging to the bishops of Speyer.

Why is the castle wall so long?

The nearly two kilometre long perimeter wall protected the entire manorial estate from the Middle Ages onward.

Schloss Edesheim

Edesheim Castle

Edesheim

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Schloss Edesheim stands in Edesheim (Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Edesheim stands on the site of a 14th century moated castle built for the bishops of Speyer, rebuilt in its present form in 1594. Destroyed during the War of the Palatine Succession, it was reconstructed and remained church property until its secularisation in 1804 under Napoleon, after which it passed through various private owners. Its most striking feature is the long, ivy-covered perimeter wall, nearly two kilometres in total length, encircling the building. The site today houses a hotel within the former manorial structure.

What to know

The building now houses a hotel, which limits visiting the site as a historic monument.
The main point of interest for a passer-by remains the long perimeter wall, visible from outside.
The site is located in Edesheim, on the edge of the Palatinate Forest, easily reached by car.
There are no visiting hours or admission fees to expect, as it is a private establishment.

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed, indoors included
Parking: Free parking (subject to availability)

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Where this château is

Edesheim · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Luitpoldstraße 9, 67483 Edesheim

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Château phone number

+49 6323 94240

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Can you visit Schloss Edesheim?: The building now operates as a hotel, so it cannot be visited as a public monument.
How old is Schloss Edesheim?: The current building dates from 1594, succeeding a 14th century moated castle belonging to the bishops of Speyer.
Why is the castle wall so long?: The nearly two kilometre long perimeter wall protected the entire manorial estate from the Middle Ages onward.
Did the castle always belong to the Church?: It remained church property until its secularisation in 1804 under Napoleon, after which it passed to private owners.