Top 20 Castles in Rems-Murr-Kreis

The 23-meter-high defense tower remains the only remnant of the former Bürg castle. The castle was built in 1181 by Gottfried von Winnenden on a spur of the mountain.

Interesting tower with traditional craftsmanship

Yburg Castle can be seen from afar. The landmark of the Stetten district is idyllically situated among the vineyards and was built between 1300 and 1310 by the Truchsessen (stewards) of Stetten and their cousins from Y-Berg. However, the builders did not complete the project. In 1760, the castle complex was demolished, except for the outer walls that are still visible today. Yburg Castle has been inhabited again since April 2011. The 15 bronze sculptures, which create a unique art experience at this prominent location, attract art lovers from all over Germany to the hillside setting.

Situated in a scenic location (390 m above sea level), Waldenstein Castle dominates the beautiful Wieslauf Valley. The castle, with its walls up to 3 m thick, suggests a certain importance in earlier times. The property and the surrounding area belonged to the Hohenstaufen dynasty; when Württemberg assumed control is unknown. However, Count Ulrich I of Württemberg appears to have been the overlord of the castle as early as 1251. Around 1420, Waldenstein Castle was then described as the property of Württemberg, which, however, frequently mortgaged its bailiwick. After the Rudersberg district was established, Count Ulrich V granted Waldenstein Castle, including gardens, meadows, pastures, and fishing waters, to his court master, Antony von Emershofen, in 1456. The feudal services were the responsibility of the surrounding villages such as Schlechtbach, Steinenberg, Rudersberg, and Michelau, which redeemed themselves for 720 guilders in 1590. The Emershofen family remained on the Waldenstein for over a hundred years. Hans and Gerung von Emershofen are known by name. The latter was the bailiff of Winnenden and stabbed a farmer while trading oats. After this crime, he fled to the commandery of the Teutonic Order in Winnenden. The sub-bailiff of Schorndorf then took over the property. In 1551, Duke Christoph enfeoffed Chr. Waldauf, already known as Christoph von Waldenstein, with the Waldenstein, who was succeeded by his son in 1571. Around 1586, we encounter a line of the von Gaisberg family. In the 17th century, the von Göllnitz family acquired the estate, and in 1761, the widow of the court physician Riecke of Stuttgart owned it as a Kunkellehen. In 1792, the property was sold by the Chamber Clerk's Office to the municipality of Rudersberg. Some of the noblemen who named themselves after the Waldenstein belonged to the class of dynasts. Special mention should be made of Konrad von Waldenstein, who was part of Count Ulrich II of Württemberg's entourage around 1720. The Lords of Gaisberg apparently owned Waldenstein only for a short time. The following episode is related to this noble family: At the end of the 16th century, the plague raged in Germany. Anna von Gaisberg, who had married a Baron von Holtz and was staying in Welzheim, wanted to escape the epidemic. She sought shelter at the castle with her parents, but was not allowed in for fear of bringing the terrible disease. On November 1, 1597, she gave birth to a boy outside the protective castle walls, near a well belonging to the castle – the later famous Generalfeldzeugmeister Georg Fr. von Holtz. Since the 17th century, representatives of the lower nobility and commoners were also enfeoffed with Waldenstein.

What was Winnenden's former name? In 1525, it was called Bürg, and in 1624, Altwinnenden. Altwinnenden Castle was the seat of the Lords of Winnenden before it became part of Württemberg. Initially, the town, along with the settlements of Schulerhof and Stöckenhof, belonged to the municipality of Baach. In 1686, the town was called Bürck bey Bach.

What was Winnenden's former name? In 1525, it was called Bürg, and in 1624, Altwinnenden. Altwinnenden Castle was the seat of the Lords of Winnenden before it became part of Württemberg. Initially, the town, along with the settlements of Schulerhof and Stöckenhof, belonged to the municipality of Baach. In 1686, the town was called Bürck bey Bach.

Lautereck Castle consists of a stone ground floor and two timber-framed floors above. Two corner towers give it a castle-like character. After renovations in 2008, a beautiful wedding room was created in the castle's bay window room. Weddings can also be held there on weekends and holidays.

... in Winnenden, in the Rems-Murr district, Baden-Württemberg. - In 1288, "Berthold von Neuffen" donated part of the rights and goods of his Winnenden estates to the "Teutonic Order." - Around 1300, the "Teutonic Order" moved from the town of Winnenden to this property and founded a "Teutonic Order Commandery" there. - The oldest building of the present-day palace complex dates from this period. - In 1665, "Duke Eberhard III of Württemberg" acquired the complex from the "Teutonic Order." - From 1300 to 1800, the palace complex was continually altered through additions and renovations. - From 1677, the palace was the noble residence of the Württemberg branch of the "Württemberg-Winnental" line. - From 1796, "Sophie Albertine von Beichlingen" (wife of "Duke Ludwig Eugene of Württemberg") used the palace as a widow's residence. - At this time (early 18th century), the palace garden was also laid out. - In 1813, the castle complex was converted into a barracks. From 1830 to 1833, the castle was converted into a mental hospital, the "Winnental Sanatorium," by the Duke of Württemberg's master builder "Friedrich Bernhard Adam Groß." Today, the castle houses the "Klinikum Schloß Winnenden," a Baden-Württemberg Center for Psychiatry (ZfP) with four specialized clinics.