Can you still visit the Schloss Waiblingen?

The castle itself is gone; only the Schlosskeller, a restored vaulted cellar from 2001, remains and now functions as an event room.

Why does the Schloss Waiblingen no longer exist?

It was destroyed in the great fire that struck Waiblingen in 1634, and its grounds were later built over with other structures.

Where was the Schloss Waiblingen located?

It stood on the site of today's Rathausplatz, on the eastern side of the old town, where the town hall now stands.

When was the Schloss Waiblingen first mentioned?

It is documented from 1291, though an earlier fortress on the same site had already been destroyed between 1276 and 1291.

Schloss Waiblingen

Waiblingen Castle

Waiblingen

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Where: Waiblingen

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Schloss Waiblingen stands in Waiblingen (Rems-Murr-Kreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Schloss Waiblingen no longer stands as a visible building: it once occupied the ground where the present Rathausplatz lies, on the eastern edge of Waiblingen's old town. First recorded in 1291, it served as a residence of the counts of Württemberg before being destroyed in the great town fire of 1634. Only remains of its vaulted cellar survive beneath today's surface, restored in 2001 and now used as an event space. The site is now covered by the town hall, with nothing left above ground of the medieval castle.

What to know

There is no above-ground castle to see: the site is now occupied by Waiblingen's town hall.
Only the Schlosskeller, a former vaulted cellar, has survived and was restored in 2001.
This cellar is used as an event space, so access depends on whatever function is taking place there.
No verified information is available on regular opening hours or admission fees.
The location sits in the town centre, on the eastern edge of Waiblingen's old town.

Where this château is

Waiblingen · Rems-Murr-Kreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Waiblingen, Rems-Murr-Kreis

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Frequently asked

Can you still visit the Schloss Waiblingen?: The castle itself is gone; only the Schlosskeller, a restored vaulted cellar from 2001, remains and now functions as an event room.
Why does the Schloss Waiblingen no longer exist?: It was destroyed in the great fire that struck Waiblingen in 1634, and its grounds were later built over with other structures.
Where was the Schloss Waiblingen located?: It stood on the site of today's Rathausplatz, on the eastern side of the old town, where the town hall now stands.
When was the Schloss Waiblingen first mentioned?: It is documented from 1291, though an earlier fortress on the same site had already been destroyed between 1276 and 1291.