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.

Schloss Weißenstein

Weißenstein Castle

Landkreis Bamberg

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Schloss Weißenstein stands in Landkreis Bamberg (Landkreis Bamberg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 18th century. 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.

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Landkreis Bamberg · Landkreis Bamberg · Bayern

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 18th century

Frequently asked

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.

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