Can visitors see the whole of Schloss Langenburg?

No, the owning family still lives there, and only a selection of rooms, the inner courtyard and the chapel form the public museum.

What survives from the original medieval castle?

The two massive round towers date from the rebuilding that began in 1235, following the fortress's first mention in the 13th century.

Why does part of the building look more recent?

A fire in January 1963 destroyed the east wing and part of the north wing, which were rebuilt over the following years.

Is there anything else to see near the castle?

A German automobile museum occupies the former stables between the castle and the town.

Why is the inner courtyard known for its acoustics?

The Renaissance courtyard, with its galleries and stair turrets, is known for a particular sound quality often used for concerts.

Schloss Langenburg

Langenburg Castle

Langenburg

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Where: Langenburg

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Schloss Langenburg stands in Langenburg (Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Langenburg stands on a rocky spur above the Jagst valley, in the town of Langenburg. Home to the Hohenlohe-Langenburg family since the Middle Ages, it still shows the two massive round towers dating from the 13th century and a Renaissance inner courtyard lined with galleries, gables and stair turrets. The museum occupying part of the building displays period furniture, tapestries, faience, weapons and hunting trophies, alongside the chapel set within one of the round towers.

What to know

The castle is still inhabited by the Hohenlohe-Langenburg family, and only part of the rooms are open as a museum.
The Renaissance courtyard is known for its distinctive acoustics.
A major fire in January 1963 destroyed the east wing and part of the north wing, later rebuilt between 1963 and 1968.
A German automobile museum next door, housed in the former stables, complements a visit to the site.
The chapel, set within a round tower, is still used today for special services.

Where this château is

Langenburg · Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Langenburg, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can visitors see the whole of Schloss Langenburg?: No, the owning family still lives there, and only a selection of rooms, the inner courtyard and the chapel form the public museum.
What survives from the original medieval castle?: The two massive round towers date from the rebuilding that began in 1235, following the fortress's first mention in the 13th century.
Why does part of the building look more recent?: A fire in January 1963 destroyed the east wing and part of the north wing, which were rebuilt over the following years.
Is there anything else to see near the castle?: A German automobile museum occupies the former stables between the castle and the town.
Why is the inner courtyard known for its acoustics?: The Renaissance courtyard, with its galleries and stair turrets, is known for a particular sound quality often used for concerts.