Schloss Montfort

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Schloss Montfort stands in Langenargen (Bodenseekreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Adult admission costs 2 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Montfort stands on a small peninsula on Lake Constance in Langenargen, on the site once occupied by a medieval stronghold of the Counts of Montfort. The present building, a villa in Moorish style modeled on the Villa Avigdor in Nice, was commissioned by King Wilhelm I of Württemberg and completed in 1867 under his successor King Karl, who gave it its current name. Later owned by Princess Luise of Prussia and then by a medical professor, it has belonged to the municipality of Langenargen since 1961. Today it houses a restaurant, a café and a bar, along with a hall used for concerts and receptions.

What to know

• Schloss Montfort is not a museum with fixed opening hours but a restaurant and event venue open year round.
• It sits on a small peninsula on Lake Constance, close to the lakeside promenade and the baroque church of St. Martin.
• A park with an outdoor concert shell hosts open air concerts in summer.
• The historic rooms are also used for weddings and private receptions.
• A painting collection, owned by the municipality of Langenargen, is kept inside the building.

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Where this château is

Langenargen · Bodenseekreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

u. Seestraße 3, 88085 Langenargen

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Heritage status

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Frequently asked

Schloss Montfort: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €2. Child: €1. Free for: visitors from Langenargen or with the Bodensee Card PLUS.

Can you visit Schloss Montfort?

It is freely accessible through its current use as a restaurant, café and bar, rather than as a formal guided tour.

Who built Schloss Montfort?

King Wilhelm I of Württemberg started the project in 1858, and it was completed in 1867 under his successor King Karl, who named it Schloss Montfort.

Was Schloss Montfort the old Montfort stronghold?

It stands on the site of a former stronghold of the Counts of Montfort, destroyed and later demolished in the early 19th century, though the present building dates from the 19th century.

Can you get married at Schloss Montfort?

Yes, its rooms are used as a venue for weddings as well as private and corporate events.

Where is Schloss Montfort located?

It is located in Langenargen, in the Bodenseekreis, Baden-Württemberg, on a small peninsula on Lake Constance.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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• Wikidata Q2242463
• Official website

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