Waldenbuch Castle

Waldenbuch, Germany

Schloss Waldenbuch served as a hunting lodge of the dukes of Württemberg. The core of the complex goes back to a castle that was already mentioned in 1381. Duke Christoph expanded the old castle into a hunting lodge in 1562-1566. He built a rectangular two-storey building. Today the castle hosts the museum of everyday culture.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Kirchgasse 6, Waldenbuch, Germany

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.museum-der-alltagskultur.de
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Maria Leonila Gantinao (2 years ago)
A must see..a lot of interesting way back here!History??

Mike Wanklyn (4 years ago)
It's a good museum with a recycling theme. It is free and open to the public. Masks are mandatory due to Covid-19 measures.

Aaron Wells (5 years ago)
Very well-curated museum dedicated to the humble and the ordinary things of the last century or two. Informative and self-aware, the museum is well worth your time while in Waldenbuch.

Marta Victoria Herrera (5 years ago)
Fun festive atmosphere!

Hammad Shahid (6 years ago)
Great place to know about German lifestyle

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