Weißes Schloss (Heroldsberg)

To make a day of it

Weißes Schloss (Heroldsberg) stands in Heroldsberg (Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 4.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 23, 2026.

The Weißes Schloss stands in Heroldsberg, one of four castles found in this Middle Franconian market town. Built by the Geuder family, Nuremberg patricians, the structure seen today dates largely from the rebuilding begun in 1565, after the original house was destroyed in the Second Margrave War. It served as the town hall until 2005 and now houses a museum devoted to local history and to the artist Fritz Griebel, along with exhibition and event spaces.

What to know

• The castle now functions as a museum and event venue, following a renovation completed in 2017.
• An octagonal, four-storey stair tower added around 1762 marks the exterior of the building.
• The ceremonial hall upstairs is also used for civil wedding ceremonies.
• The site is run on a voluntary basis by the Kulturfreunde Heroldsberg e. V. association.
• As no opening hours or prices are given here, it is best to check directly before planning a visit.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Full visit accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Parkplätze finden Sie in der Langen Gasse auf Höhe des Schlossbades.

Das gesamte Gebäude wurde 2014 bis 2016 vom Markt Heroldsberg grundlegend saniert und barrierefrei gestaltet.

Where this château is

Heroldsberg · Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt · Bayern

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Address

Kirchenweg 4, 90562 Heroldsberg

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+49 911 23734260

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Weißes Schloss (Heroldsberg): how much is admission?

Adult admission is €4.50. Child: free. Reduced: €3.50. Free for: kinder bis 12 Jahren.

Who built the Weißes Schloss in Heroldsberg?

The Geuder family, Nuremberg patricians who acquired rights to the land in 1471.

Why is it called the Weißes Schloss?

The name distinguishes this building from the three other castles located in Heroldsberg.

Can the Weißes Schloss be visited?

Yes, since 2017 it has housed a local history museum and an exhibition on the artist Fritz Griebel.

Did the castle once serve as a town hall?

Yes, from 1928 until 2005, before the municipal administration moved to a new building.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q41370402
• Official website

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