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Schloss Schmiedelfeld, Sulzbach-Laufen

Schmiedelfeld Castle

Sulzbach-Laufen

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Sulzbach-Laufen

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Schloss Schmiedelfeld stands in Sulzbach-Laufen (Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Schmiedelfeld Castle overlooks the Kocher valley above Sulzbach, standing on a rocky spur that already carried a medieval stronghold in the 12th century. Of the baroque palace built in 1739 on the site of the earlier Renaissance residence of the Schenken von Limpurg, only the horseshoe-shaped building remains, now used as a private home, along with a stretch of medieval wall. The most notable surviving feature is the former castle church, a restored Renaissance building that now serves as a cultural venue, set slightly apart on the south side of the complex.

What to know

  • The main castle building is today a private residence and cannot be visited.
  • Only the restored former castle church is accessible, used as a cultural venue.
  • The site sits on a hilltop spur above the confluence of the Eisbach and the Kocher, reached by a climbing road from Sulzbach.
  • No opening hours or admission fees are available, as the former chapel is used for occasional events.

Where this château is

Sulzbach-Laufen · Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

74429 Sulzbach-Laufen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Schmiedelfeld Castle?
The main building is a private residence closed to the public, only the restored former chapel can be visited as a cultural venue.
How old is Schmiedelfeld Castle?
A first stronghold stood here in the 12th century, later replaced by a Renaissance residence and then by a baroque building erected in 1739.
What remains of the castle church?
The former Renaissance chapel, built in 1594/95, was restored from 1994 onwards and now hosts cultural events.
Who built Schmiedelfeld Castle?
The residence was built by the Schenken von Limpurg, who acquired the site around 1400 after it passed through several medieval families.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall