Wittgenstein Castle
Bad Laasphe
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- Bad Laasphe
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Schloss Wittgenstein stands in Bad Laasphe (Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Schloss Wittgenstein stands on a wooded hilltop above Bad Laasphe, overlooking the Lahn valley, in the Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein. Founded in the 13th century, it served as the residence of the Counts of Wittgenstein and now shows a baroque appearance. The building today operates as a hotel and event venue, with its chapel, vaulted cellar and rose garden used mainly for private functions rather than general sightseeing.
What to know
- The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- It does not operate with fixed museum opening hours but functions as a hotel and event venue.
- Parking is available directly in the castle courtyard.
- The half-timbered old town of Bad Laasphe at the foot of the hill can be explored on foot from the castle.
- Access is via a mountain road leading up to the top of the Schlossberg.
Practical information
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Parkmöglichkeiten im Schlosshof
On site
- Accommodation
Where this château is
Bad Laasphe · Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein · Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Address
Bad Laasphe, Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein
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- Heritage status
- Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Period of construction
- 13th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit Schloss Wittgenstein?
- The castle operates mainly as a hotel and venue for private events rather than as a site open for general sightseeing.
- How old is Schloss Wittgenstein?
- Its origins date back to the 13th century, when it became the residence of the Counts of Wittgenstein.
- Where is Schloss Wittgenstein located?
- It stands in Bad Laasphe, in the Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein, North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Can you stay overnight at Schloss Wittgenstein?
- Yes, the castle offers single and double rooms, with extra beds available on request.
- Is there parking available?
- Yes, parking spaces are available in the castle courtyard.
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