Lichtenstein Castle

Lichtenstein Castle can be described, without any exaggeration, as the fairy tale castle of Württemberg. The novel "Lichtenstein" by Wilhelm Hauff, published in 1826, provided the inspiration for Count Wilhelm of Urach when building this beautiful castle complex.

The former hunting castle on the steep rock above the Echaz Valley was built during 1840-1842 and contains a large collection of historic weapons, armour and treasures.

It looks particularly picturesque in autumn and in spring when the forest-covered mountain slopes surrounding it change colour with the seasons.

You can get to the castle via the L 230 Lichtenstein-Sonnenbühl-Genkingen.

There is a car park approx. 200 m from the castle.

Opening times:
April to October open daily
9am to 5:30pm

November, February, March
only open Saturdays, Sundays and on public holidays
10am to 4pm

Closed in December and January.

In the immediate vicinity there is a children's playground with barbecue area and a restaurant (also suitable for smaller events of up to 45 people).

Contact:
Lichtenstein Castle management
72805 Lichtenstein
Telephone +49 (0) 71 29 41 02
Fax +49 (0) 71 29 52 59

Organised groups are requested to give advance notice of their visit.

Guided castle tours for groups are available in English or French by prior appointment.

Guided castle tours last approx. 30 minutes.

The guided tour shows the courtyard, weapons hall, castle chapel, drinking room, royal room, heraldic room, bay window room and the knights hall, and in the staircase the famous archer of Lichtenstein.

Amongst the showpieces is also the famous "Crossbow archer of Lichtenstein" and the longest champagne glass in the world together with numerous other impressive pictures and originals.

More information on Lichtenstein Castle is available at
www.schloss-lichtenstein.de