Schloss Waldenburg

Waldenburg Castle (German: Schloss Waldenburg) is a 13th-century castle lying on a mountain on the outskirts of Waldenburg, Germany.

Waldenburg Castle
Schloss Waldenburg
Part of Waldenburg, Baden-Württemberg
Waldenburg in Germany
Waldenburg Castle
Location with Germany
Coordinates49°11′27.7″N 9°38′34.7″E
TypeCastle (Burg)
Site information
OwnerHohenlohe family
ConditionRestored (partially)
Site history
Built13th century (13th century)
EventsWorld War II (destroyed)

Since 1250, the town and castle were owned by the House of Hohenlohe. During the Second World War, the castle and town were destroyed.

While the town has been rebuilt, the castle was only partially rebuilt. The present owner is Felix zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst, 10th Prince of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst (b. 1963).


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