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Schloss Oberaufseß, Aufseß

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Aufseß

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Schloss Oberaufseß stands in Aufseß (Landkreis Bayreuth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Schloss Oberaufseß stands above the Aufseß valley, in a hamlet belonging to the municipality of Aufseß. The fortified complex, enclosed by a wall reinforced with four round towers, still shows the defensive character it gained from 17th century family feuds. The residential building sits at the southeastern corner of the courtyard, with a gatehouse marking the entrance on the north side. The property remains in the hands of the barons von und zu Aufseß, who still live there.

What to know

  • The castle is inhabited by the von und zu Aufseß family, who still own it.
  • The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • It stands at 429 metres above sea level, on the western edge of the Aufseß valley.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours, fees or visiting conditions.

Where this château is

Aufseß · Landkreis Bayreuth · Bayern

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Oberaufseß 1, 91347 Aufseß

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Can you visit Schloss Oberaufseß?
No verified information points to visiting arrangements for this castle, which remains inhabited by its owners.
Who built Schloss Oberaufseß?
Karl Heinrich von Aufseß had the stronghold built from 1690 onward, first called Carolsburg, during a dispute with the Catholic branch of his family.
Who owns the castle today?
It still belongs to the barons von und zu Aufseß, descendants of the original builders.
Where is Schloss Oberaufseß located?
It lies in Aufseß, in the Landkreis Bayreuth, Bavaria, above the Aufseß valley.

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