Schloss Wildenfels

To make a day of it

Schloss Wildenfels stands in Wildenfels (Landkreis Zwickau), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Adult admission costs 4 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set on a rocky spur above the small town of Wildenfels near Zwickau, this castle combines a medieval core dating from before 1200 with later additions. It is best known for its 18th century silk and paper wall hangings, preserved in the former apartments of the counts, particularly in the Blue Salon and the Chinese Cabinet. The front and rear courtyards, along with the castle park, are open to visitors.

What to know

• The castle today houses private residences, a branch of the district music school and the Wildenfels town library.
• The 18th century silk and paper wall hangings, seen in the Blue Salon and the Chinese Cabinet, are among the few surviving examples of their kind.
• Visits focus on the courtyards and the park, which are freely accessible, rather than the inhabited buildings themselves.
• Some rooms can be rented for events or weddings, which is separate from a heritage visit.
• No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility details are given in the available information.

Practical information

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Where this château is

Wildenfels · Landkreis Zwickau · Sachsen

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Address

Schloßstraße 2, 08134 Wildenfels

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Château phone number

+49 37603 58569

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen

Period of construction

12th century

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Frequently asked

Schloss Wildenfels: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €4. Child: free. Free for: children up to 16 years.

Can you visit Schloss Wildenfels freely?

The courtyards and park are open to the public, but the buildings are partly inhabited and house local institutions.

What is Schloss Wildenfels known for?

It is known for its 18th century silk and paper wall hangings, preserved in the Blue Salon and the Chinese Cabinet, now rare survivals of their kind.

How old is Schloss Wildenfels?

Its construction, begun by the lords of Wildenfels, dates back to before 1200, on a spur overlooking the town.

Who owned Schloss Wildenfels?

From 1602 to 1945 it belonged to the Counts of Solms-Wildenfels, who succeeded the original noble family of Wildenfels.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1428483
• Official website

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