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Schlüsselfeldersches Schloss, Wendelstein

Schloss Kugelhammer

Wendelstein

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Schlüsselfeldersches Schloss stands in Wendelstein (Landkreis Roth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Schlüsselfeldersches Schloss, also known as Schloss Kugelhammer, stands in Gugelhammer, a hamlet belonging to the municipality of Wendelstein in Bavaria. Originally built to protect a nearby forge works, the present building goes back to a reconstruction of 1607/08, later altered around 1730 and again in 1780. The three storey, five bay house has volute gables on both sides and interior ceilings decorated with stucco dating from the 18th century. A thorough restoration took place between 2005 and 2010 and was praised for its conservation quality.

What to know

  • There are no regular opening hours and the interior cannot be visited freely.
  • The building occasionally hosts operetta evenings, charity galas or meetings, which sometimes allow a glimpse inside.
  • The exterior, with its volute gables and ashlar facade, can be seen from the public road at any time.
  • The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Where this château is

Wendelstein · Landkreis Roth · Bayern

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Address

Wendelstein, Landkreis Roth

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of Schloss Kugelhammer?
No, there are no regular visiting hours; the interior can only be seen during occasional events such as operetta evenings or galas.
Where is the Schlüsselfeldersches Schloss located?
It stands in Gugelhammer, a hamlet of the municipality of Wendelstein in the Landkreis Roth, Bavaria.
Why was the castle originally built?
It was built to protect a nearby forge works, and was rebuilt in 1607/08 after its destruction.
Is the building protected as a heritage site?
Yes, it is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Roth