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Schloss Obersontheim

Obersontheim Castle

Obersontheim

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Schloss Obersontheim stands in Obersontheim (Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Obersontheim stands on a low hill above the village, at the crossing of the roads linking Schwäbisch Hall to Ellwangen and Gaildorf to Crailsheim. Built in the 16th century as a residence for Count Erasmus of Limpurg after he sold the ancestral Burg Limpurg, it still shows its horseshoe-shaped layout, two wings of different size, a gatehouse tower and corner towers topped with conical or hyperboloid roofs. A deep moat, partly filled in, and a stone bridge leading into the outer courtyard recall its defensive origins alongside its residential role. The building now houses a care home, so visits are largely confined to the exterior and grounds.

What to know

  • The Schloss now houses a care facility, so the interior cannot be visited.
  • The building is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • Visitors can walk around the exterior and the moat, as well as the adjoining garden.
  • The gate tower still shows the old wooden rollers of a former drawbridge, visible from outside.
  • No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility details are available for this site.

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Where this château is

Obersontheim · Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall · Baden-Württemberg

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Rathauspl. 6, 74423 Obersontheim

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the interior of Schloss Obersontheim?
No, the building now houses a care facility and is not open for interior visits.
Who built Schloss Obersontheim?
Count Erasmus of Limpurg had it built in the 16th century after selling the family's ancestral Burg Limpurg.
Where is Schloss Obersontheim located?
In Obersontheim, in the Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, in Baden-Württemberg.
Are any defensive features still visible?
Yes, a deep moat, a gate tower and the wooden rollers of a former drawbridge can still be seen from outside.

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall