Can you visit the Wenzelburg freely?

No, the interior can only be seen as part of guided town tours, and only in part.

What can be seen inside the Wenzelburg?

The main highlight is the heraldic hall, decorated with 112 coats of arms of Bohemian noble families dating from around 1360.

Who built the Wenzelburg?

Emperor Charles IV had it built starting in 1356, on the site of an earlier fortress that had been destroyed.

Why did the name change?

Long known as Wenzelschloss, the building is now called Wenzelburg by the town, since architecturally it is a medieval fortress rather than a palace.

Wenzelschloss

Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Where: Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Wenzelburg stands in Lauf an der Pegnitz (Landkreis Nürnberger Land), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Wenzelburg stands on an island in the river Pegnitz at Lauf an der Pegnitz. Built from 1356 onward for Emperor Charles IV, it was meant as a last stop on Bohemian soil before his ceremonial entry into Nuremberg. Its highlight is the heraldic hall in the east wing, where 112 carved and coloured coats of arms of Bohemian noble families, dating from around 1360, still line the walls. Over the centuries the stronghold passed through several owners and uses, most recently housing a branch of an art academy.

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What to know

The building sits on an island in the river Pegnitz, right in the centre of Lauf an der Pegnitz.
Interior access is only possible through guided town tours, and only in part.
The castle is also used as a wedding venue, which does not mean it is generally open to visitors.
The building currently stands empty after having housed a branch of an art academy until 2013.
No public opening hours or admission fees are set.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	13:00-16:00
Thursday	13:00-16:00
Friday	13:00-16:00
Saturday	11:00-16:00
Sunday	11:00-16:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Where this château is

Lauf an der Pegnitz · Landkreis Nürnberger Land · Bayern

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Address

Schloßinsel 1, 91207 Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Château phone number

+49 9123 1844000

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Wenzelburg freely?: No, the interior can only be seen as part of guided town tours, and only in part.
What can be seen inside the Wenzelburg?: The main highlight is the heraldic hall, decorated with 112 coats of arms of Bohemian noble families dating from around 1360.
Who built the Wenzelburg?: Emperor Charles IV had it built starting in 1356, on the site of an earlier fortress that had been destroyed.
Why did the name change?: Long known as Wenzelschloss, the building is now called Wenzelburg by the town, since architecturally it is a medieval fortress rather than a palace.