Schloss ob Ellwangen

To make a day of it

Schloss ob Ellwangen stands in Ellwangen (Ostalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss ob Ellwangen stands above the town of Ellwangen, in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, on a hill that makes it visible from afar, close to the Schönenberg church. The building served as the fortified residence of the abbots and later the prince-provosts who ruled the ecclesiastical principality of Ellwangen. Visitors can see a Renaissance arcaded courtyard, a state apartment, a chapel and a princely kitchen. Among the notable items on display is the so called Ellwangen throne, a symbol of the prince-provosts' authority.

What to know

• The castle is visited mainly through guided tours of the apartment, the chapel and the kitchen.
• The Renaissance arcaded courtyard is one of the highlights of the site.
• The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
• Its hilltop position, near the Schönenberg church, means some walking is required to reach it.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Ellwangen · Ostalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Ellwangen, Ostalbkreis

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Schloss ob Ellwangen: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €5. Reduced: €3.50. Free for: détenteurs de l'AlbCard (hébergement chez un partenaire AlbCard sur la Schwäbische Alb).

Where is Schloss ob Ellwangen located?

In Ellwangen, in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, on a hill above the town.

Who built Schloss ob Ellwangen?

It was the residence of the abbots and later the prince-provosts who ruled the ecclesiastical principality of Ellwangen.

What can be seen inside?

The state apartment, the castle chapel, the princely kitchen and the so called Ellwangen throne.

Is Schloss ob Ellwangen a protected monument?

It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2244356
• Official website

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