Is Waldenburg Castle medieval in origin?

A first fortress is recorded in 1253, but the current building mainly reflects a 20th-century reconstruction after the 1945 destruction.

Who owns Waldenburg Castle today?

It still belongs to the House of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst, its long-standing owners.

Was the castle destroyed during the war?

Yes, it was largely destroyed by artillery fire in 1945, along with much of the town of Waldenburg, and rebuilt between 1948 and 1963.

Waldenburg Castle (Hohenlohe)

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Schloss Waldenburg (Hohenlohe) stands in Waldenburg (Hohenlohekreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Waldenburg stands on a rocky spur above the Hohenlohe plain, on the edge of the town of Waldenburg. First recorded as a fortress in 1253 and held by the House of Hohenlohe, it was rebuilt as a Renaissance residence in the 16th century, with later alterations reshaping parts of the structure. Largely destroyed by artillery fire in 1945, it was reconstructed between 1948 and 1963. The castle remains in the hands of the Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst family.

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What to know

The castle sits on a rocky spur overlooking the Hohenlohe plain, at the edge of the town of Waldenburg.
The current building is the result of a reconstruction carried out between 1948 and 1963, after the 1945 destruction.
The castle is still owned by the Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst family, which may restrict access to some areas.
No opening hours, fees, or access details are currently available, so it is worth checking locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Waldenburg · Hohenlohekreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Schloßstraße 16, 74638 Waldenburg

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Is Waldenburg Castle medieval in origin?: A first fortress is recorded in 1253, but the current building mainly reflects a 20th-century reconstruction after the 1945 destruction.
Who owns Waldenburg Castle today?: It still belongs to the House of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst, its long-standing owners.
Was the castle destroyed during the war?: Yes, it was largely destroyed by artillery fire in 1945, along with much of the town of Waldenburg, and rebuilt between 1948 and 1963.