Waldenburg Castle

The history of the castle goes back to the 12th century. Before the First World War, it was the most modern castle in Germany and already had a central heating system, electricity, telephone, elevators and much more. From the middle of the 1th century, the rooms were used as a pulmonary sanatorium. Today, the castle impresses with its lavishly restored, magnificent ballrooms, library, mirror, tapestry and Chinese rooms as well as the castle chapel, historic castle kitchen and the princes' living quarters. 

The magnificent rooms on the castle's main floor have been used as a filming location for documentaries and as a film set several times since 2000. Among other things, the Hollywood film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" with Ralph Fiennes, which won four Oscars, and the fairytale remake "The Clever Peasant's Daughter" with Anna Maria Mühe were filmed here. From 1948 to 1998, the castle was used as a medical facility and during this time it underwent structural modifications, which have been gradually demolished in accordance with the monument's preservation requirements since 2005. This exciting mix of historically authentic rooms in a wide range of styles, converted to suit clinics and the variety of partly unused areas under one roof, surrounded by "English parkland", is ideal as a backdrop for feature films or documentaries. In the "Filmschloss Waldenburg" exhibition you will find props, set photos, press articles, interviews and much more. The exhibition - in combination with the exhibition on the building's history - can be viewed in the basement of Waldenburg Castle as part of a tour of the historical rooms. 

The impressive backdrop of the castle is also particularly popular for wedding ceremonies, weddings, company celebrations, conferences, concerts and photo shoots.

Winter closing times: 1st to 3rd week of January