the Staufer family originWäscherschloss Castle

The site has survived the centuries since the Middle Ages in outstanding condition and is a prime example of a Staufer residence. Wäscherschloss Castle (Burg Wäscherschloss) was originally the outer fortification of Büren Castle, whose inhabitants later named themselves after Hohenstaufen hill: this is the birthplace of the famous dynasty.

Motif of the Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg

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Information on opening hours, entrance fees, directions and contact of Wäscherschloss Castle.

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The official family seat

In the heart of Staufer country, Wäscherschloss Castle is a striking example of a ministerial castle from the heyday of the House of Staufer.

The castle

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If you want to see Baden-Württemberg at its most beautiful, visit the many palaces and gardens run by the state heritage agency, Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten. How about a perfectly-preserved monastery complex, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maulbronn? Or there are Heidelberg's world-famous ruins. And there's much, much more.