Can visitors tour the Schloss Oettingen freely?

No, access to the state rooms is only possible with a guided tour.

Who built the Schloss Oettingen?

It was constructed between 1679 and 1687 under the direction of Karl Engel, commissioned by the House of Oettingen-Spielberg.

Is the palace still inhabited?

Yes, it remains the property and residence of the princely Oettingen-Spielberg family.

What remains of the earlier medieval building?

Remnants of the foundations of a 14th-century mint survive within the current structure.

Residenzschloss Oettingen in Bayern

Oettingen in Bayern

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €11
Child: €6
Reduced: €10

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Where: Oettingen in Bayern

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Schloss Oettingen stands in Oettingen in Bayern (Landkreis Donau-Ries), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 17th century. Adult admission costs 11 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Schloss Oettingen stands in the centre of Oettingen in Bayern, on the site of a former medieval mint, remnants of which survive in its foundations. Built between 1679 and 1687 for the House of Oettingen-Spielberg, who still reside there today, it retains several state rooms with Baroque and Rococo decoration, including the Golden Salon adorned with stucco work by Mathias Schmuzer. The inner courtyard holds a Marian fountain carved in 1720 by Johann Meyer.

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What to know

The palace still belongs to the princely House of Oettingen-Spielberg and can only be visited on a guided tour of the state apartments.
Additional themed tours are offered depending on the season.
The inner courtyard with its Marian fountain can be viewed without a specific booking.
The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
In summer, the Festsaal hosts the Oettingen residence concerts, valued for its acoustics.

Practical information

Opening hours

9. März – 8. November 2026: Samstag, Sonn- und Feiertag jeweils um 14.00 Uhr
Dienstag – Freitag: Privatführung nach Buchung
In den bayerischen Schulferien: Montag-Sonntag jeweils um 14.00 Uhr

Prices

Adult: €11
Child: €6
Reduced: €10

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

On site

Child-friendly

Where this château is

Oettingen in Bayern · Landkreis Donau-Ries · Bayern

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Oettingen in Bayern, Landkreis Donau-Ries

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 17th century

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Frequently asked

Residenzschloss Oettingen in Bayern: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €11. Child: €6. Reduced: €10.
Can visitors tour the Schloss Oettingen freely?: No, access to the state rooms is only possible with a guided tour.
Who built the Schloss Oettingen?: It was constructed between 1679 and 1687 under the direction of Karl Engel, commissioned by the House of Oettingen-Spielberg.
Is the palace still inhabited?: Yes, it remains the property and residence of the princely Oettingen-Spielberg family.
What remains of the earlier medieval building?: Remnants of the foundations of a 14th-century mint survive within the current structure.