Can you visit Schloss Ratzenried?

The castle currently serves as the seat of the Humboldt-Institut, which limits access to the interior; no verified public opening hours exist.

Who built Schloss Ratzenried?

It was built between 1498 and 1502 by Jacob Humpis, following the division of the local lordship between two Humpis brothers.

Is Schloss Ratzenried connected to the nearby Oberes Schloss?

Yes, both castles originate from the 1498 division of the same lordship among the sons of the Humpis family.

Does the castle still look as it originally did?

No, it was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, rebuilt, and later altered in the 18th and 19th centuries, including battlements added to the main tower.

Castle Ratzenried

Argenbühl

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Argenbühl

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Open within 20 km

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Schloss Ratzenried stands in Argenbühl (Landkreis Ravensburg), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Ratzenried stands in the village that bears its name, part of the municipality of Argenbühl in Baden-Württemberg. It was built around 1500 by a younger son of the Humpis merchant family, forming alongside the neighbouring Oberes Schloss a pair of residences born from a single divided inheritance. Destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and later rebuilt, it still shows 18th century additions and a 19th century neo-medieval touch, including the battlements added to its main tower.

What to know

The castle currently houses the Humboldt-Institut, which strongly limits public access to the interior.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or visit duration.
The building is located in the village of Ratzenried, within the municipality of Argenbühl.
A park laid out in the 19th century lies to the west of the castle.

Where this château is

Argenbühl · Landkreis Ravensburg · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Ratzenried, 88260 Argenbühl

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Schloss Ratzenried?: The castle currently serves as the seat of the Humboldt-Institut, which limits access to the interior; no verified public opening hours exist.
Who built Schloss Ratzenried?: It was built between 1498 and 1502 by Jacob Humpis, following the division of the local lordship between two Humpis brothers.
Is Schloss Ratzenried connected to the nearby Oberes Schloss?: Yes, both castles originate from the 1498 division of the same lordship among the sons of the Humpis family.
Does the castle still look as it originally did?: No, it was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, rebuilt, and later altered in the 18th and 19th centuries, including battlements added to the main tower.