Where is Schloss Steinau located?

It is located in Steinau an der Straße, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, overlooking the Kinzig valley.

Who built Schloss Steinau?

Likely founded as a fortress in the late 13th century, it was rebuilt into a Renaissance stronghold in the early 16th century by the Counts of Hanau-Münzenberg.

Is Schloss Steinau connected to the Brothers Grimm?

Yes, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm spent their childhood in Steinau, and an exhibition at the castle is dedicated to them.

What can be seen inside Schloss Steinau?

Visitors can see rooms with Renaissance wall paintings, a historic kitchen, and an exhibition on the Brothers Grimm.

Schloss Steinau

Steinau Castle

Steinau an der Straße

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Schloss Steinau stands in Steinau an der Straße (Main-Kinzig-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Steinau rises above the Kinzig valley in Steinau an der Straße, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse. Likely founded as a fortress in the late 13th century, it was rebuilt in the early 16th century into a five-sided Renaissance stronghold by the Counts of Hanau-Münzenberg, who intended it as a secondary residence. Visitors today can see rooms with preserved wall paintings and period furnishings, along with an exhibition devoted to the Brothers Grimm, who spent their childhood in Steinau.

This place also features in The castles of the Brothers Grimm

What to know

The castle can be visited as a museum, with state rooms and an exhibition dedicated to the Brothers Grimm.
The building combines fortress architecture (moat, towers, drawbridge gates) with Renaissance interior decoration.
Access is from the south, crossing the former moat (Hirschgraben) to the gatehouse.
No opening hours, admission prices or accessibility details are given in the verified facts available.
The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.

Where this château is

Steinau an der Straße · Main-Kinzig-Kreis · Hessen

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Im Schloß 3, 36396 Steinau an der Straße

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Château phone number

+49 6663 6843

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Hessen

Frequently asked

Where is Schloss Steinau located?: It is located in Steinau an der Straße, in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, overlooking the Kinzig valley.
Who built Schloss Steinau?: Likely founded as a fortress in the late 13th century, it was rebuilt into a Renaissance stronghold in the early 16th century by the Counts of Hanau-Münzenberg.
Is Schloss Steinau connected to the Brothers Grimm?: Yes, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm spent their childhood in Steinau, and an exhibition at the castle is dedicated to them.
What can be seen inside Schloss Steinau?: Visitors can see rooms with Renaissance wall paintings, a historic kitchen, and an exhibition on the Brothers Grimm.