Where is Schloss Kapfenburg located?

It stands at Kapfenburg, in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, above the town of Lauchheim.

Who built Schloss Kapfenburg?

It belonged to the Teutonic Order, first recorded in the early 14th century, and was substantially rebuilt under commanders Westernach and later Hornstein.

Can the whole castle be visited?

No, part of the premises used by a music academy is closed to the public.

What can be seen inside?

Visitors can see the stucco decorated knights' hall and chapel, as well as a local history museum.

Schloss Kapfenburg

Kapfenburg Castle

Kapfenburg

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Schloss Kapfenburg stands in Kapfenburg (Ostalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Kapfenburg stands on a rocky spur at the northern edge of the Härtsfeld, above the town of Lauchheim. Once a commandery of the Teutonic Order established in the 14th century, the building largely owes its present appearance to construction work carried out between 1715 and 1719, which turned the medieval stronghold into a stately residence. Visitors can see the 16th century entrance bastion, the richly decorated Westernach wing, and a chapel and knights' hall adorned with stucco work. Part of the complex now houses a local history museum.

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The castle sits on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves some incline.
Part of the buildings, used by a music academy, is not open to visitors.
A local history museum occupies the ground floor of the Westernach wing.
The knights' hall and the chapel feature notable stucco decoration.

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Kapfenburg · Ostalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Kapfenburg 7, 73466 Lauchheim

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Where is Schloss Kapfenburg located?: It stands at Kapfenburg, in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, above the town of Lauchheim.
Who built Schloss Kapfenburg?: It belonged to the Teutonic Order, first recorded in the early 14th century, and was substantially rebuilt under commanders Westernach and later Hornstein.
Can the whole castle be visited?: No, part of the premises used by a music academy is closed to the public.
What can be seen inside?: Visitors can see the stucco decorated knights' hall and chapel, as well as a local history museum.