Schloss Weißenstein

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Schloss Weißenstein stands in Pommersfelden (Landkreis Bamberg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 18th century. Adult admission costs 14 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Weißenstein stands at Pommersfelden, in the Landkreis Bamberg, in Bavaria. Built in the 18th century for the prince-bishop Lothar Franz von Schönborn, it retains its ceremonial staircase decorated with frescoes, an indoor grotto and a mirror cabinet ranked among the oldest surviving in Europe. Visitors can also see a gallery of old master paintings largely kept in its original arrangement, along with private apartments furnished in period style.

What to know

• The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
• The visit covers the ceremonial rooms, the grotto, the mirror cabinet and the painting gallery.
• The building is still used for public and private events today, which may limit access to certain rooms on some days.
• It is located at Pommersfelden, in the Landkreis Bamberg, Bavaria.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Pommersfelden · Landkreis Bamberg · Bayern

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Address

Pommersfelden, Landkreis Bamberg

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

Period of construction

18th century

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Frequently asked

Schloss Weißenstein: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €14. Child: free. Reduced: €12. Free for: children under 8.

Who built Schloss Weißenstein?

It was built in the 18th century for Lothar Franz von Schönborn, prince-bishop of Bamberg and elector of Mainz, as a summer residence.

What can be seen inside Schloss Weißenstein?

The ceremonial staircase with frescoes, an indoor grotto, an old mirror cabinet and a gallery of old master paintings.

Where is Schloss Weißenstein located?

It is located at Pommersfelden, in the Landkreis Bamberg, in Bavaria.

Is Schloss Weißenstein still in use today?

The building belongs to a foundation and is still used for public and private events alongside visits.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q179062
• Official website

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