Who built Schloss Mespelbrunn?

Construction began under Hamann Echter, who received the land from the Archbishop of Mainz in 1412, and was continued by his descendants.

Is Schloss Mespelbrunn still inhabited?

Yes, part of the castle remains home to the Counts von Ingelheim, who have owned it since its founding.

What architectural style does Schloss Mespelbrunn show?

It combines a 15th-century medieval tower with wings rebuilt in Renaissance style during the 16th century.

Where is Schloss Mespelbrunn located?

It lies in Mespelbrunn, in the Landkreis Aschaffenburg, in Bavaria, within the Spessart forest.

Schloss Mespelbrunn

Mespelbrunn Castle

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Schloss Mespelbrunn stands in Mespelbrunn (Landkreis Aschaffenburg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 15th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Mespelbrunn stands at the bottom of a wooded valley in the Spessart, ringed by a pond that once served as its moat. Building began in the early 15th century, and although the round medieval tower survives, most of what visitors see today took shape during the Renaissance remodelling of the 16th century. The same family, now the Counts von Ingelheim, has owned the castle since its foundation. Visitors can tour the historic interior rooms and the features that made the site widely known for its picturesque setting.

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What to know

The castle is located in Mespelbrunn, in the Landkreis Aschaffenburg, in Bavaria.
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
The original structure dates to the 15th century, with major alterations carried out in the 16th century.
The site draws a substantial number of visitors each year, reportedly between 90,000 and 100,000.
Part of the building is still inhabited by the owning family, so only certain rooms are open to visitors.

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Opening hours

from March 28 to November 9, 2026: 09:30-17:00 (dernière entrée vers 16:30)

Annual closures : Winter break from November 10

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Where this château is

Mespelbrunn · Landkreis Aschaffenburg · Bayern

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Mespelbrunn, Landkreis Aschaffenburg

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 15th century

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Who built Schloss Mespelbrunn?: Construction began under Hamann Echter, who received the land from the Archbishop of Mainz in 1412, and was continued by his descendants.
Is Schloss Mespelbrunn still inhabited?: Yes, part of the castle remains home to the Counts von Ingelheim, who have owned it since its founding.
What architectural style does Schloss Mespelbrunn show?: It combines a 15th-century medieval tower with wings rebuilt in Renaissance style during the 16th century.
Where is Schloss Mespelbrunn located?: It lies in Mespelbrunn, in the Landkreis Aschaffenburg, in Bavaria, within the Spessart forest.