Top 20 Castles around Amtzell

In 1691, Land Commander Franz Benedikt von Baden acquired the Achberg estate for the Teutonic Order. In keeping with his noble status, he had the castle expanded between 1693 and 1700.

Great and dominant castle with good views

Story. The castle was probably built at the beginning of the 12th century, in 1145 the Lords of Ratzenried were first mentioned. The reason for its construction was possibly the same as that of Praßberg Castle near Wangen in the Allgäu, which was begun in 1123. It was intended to secure the fiefs of the St. Gallen monastery in the region and collect the royalties from the courts. The lords of Ratzenried were also servants of the monastery. The Ratzenrieders died out at the end of the 13th century, but the new lords of the castle also called themselves von Ratzenried, they lost the castle again around 1350 and moved to the Ostallgäu. From 1353 the lords of Molpertshausen sat at the castle, in 1369 Hans von Molpertshausen was officially enfeoffed with the lordship by the St. Gallen abbot. About ten years later, the castle had to be sold again, among other owners it belonged to the Humpis of Ravensburg from 1453. They also called themselves Humpis von Ratzenried from the 16th century. Jos Humpis von Ratzenried had the castle restored in 1502 for 11,000 guilders, as it had collapsed down to the walls. They owned the castle until 1647. Razenried Castle was burned down by the Swedes during the Thirty Years' War in 1632 and was not rebuilt for cost reasons. In 1806 the castle passed to the Kingdom of Bavaria, which ceded the Ratzenried dominion to Württemberg in 1810. The complex came from him in 1813 to the Counts of Beroldingen, and in 1908 the Counts of Waldburg-Zeil inherited the castle. Source: Wikipedia

An impressive castle on a hill with a fantastic view of the Ried and Lake Constance.

Unfortunately, only parts of the ruins remain of the once magnificent castle. Based on this and the reconstruction on an information board, one can well imagine how much space it once occupied. Little damsels & knights will definitely have fun exploring the grounds. 🪨✨️🤴🏻🧭👑⚔️👸🏼🏰✨️ It was very windy today, but generally there are some idyllic places to rest. A "local nobility in Ratzenried" was first mentioned in 1180. So the castle was probably built at the beginning of the 12th century. The castle was destroyed (and never rebuilt) on May 8th, 1632 by the Swedes.

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The former residence of the Counts of Montfort is one of the most beautiful castles in Upper Swabia. The most important plasterers and artisans of the region created the rich furnishings of the rooms. The courtly atmosphere can be felt in the private rooms thanks to the luxurious furnishings with masterpieces of Upper Swabian and French furniture art. The Bacchus Hall provided the magnificent setting for glittering celebrations. Guests can also visit the castle park with the shooting house and viewing terrace, corridors and corridors outside of the tour times. More: https://bodensee.eu/de/was-erleben/uebersichtskarte/neues-schloss-tettnang_poi527

A beautiful sight and a wonderful little town. The baroque New Tettnang Castle is picturesquely situated above the old town and was once the residence of the Counts of Montfort. The magnificent facade, the manicured castle garden, and the view over Tettnang to Lake Constance make this place a true highlight of any tour. The castle can be visited on guided tours, but a quick stop outside is also worthwhile. Beautiful hiking and biking trails start directly from the castle, leading through orchards, small forests, and the hilly landscape of the Argengau region. 📍 Tip: Perfect as a stopover on a leisurely bike ride or as a viewpoint on a hike around Tettnang.