The dukes of Bavaria were among the earliest owners of Schloss Eggersberg. In turn, they granted the estate as a fiefdom to the noble family of Wolfenstein. The earliest known member of this family is Gottfried von Sulzbürg from documentation dating to 1217, which describes him as manager of the imperial estates.

Over the next few centuries, the castle became the property of various knights and robber barons, who frequently plundered the Regensburg to Nuremberg trade routes. In 1446 soldiers from Nuremberg burned the castle down.

Built around 1600, this Renaissance-style gabled castle replaced the original fortress.

The von Bassus family bought the castle in 1684, and it remained in their hands for two and a half centuries. Following World War II, the building was used to house refugees.

In 1962, Dr. Robert Weigand acquired the castle and received the first hotel guests soon after. Since then, extensive renovations have made the castle a local destination for cultural events.

Pamela’s Perspective

Statistics show that this region of Bavaria receives only 5% of its visitors from outside Germany and Austria. This is a great reason to come! You’re guaranteed an authentic German castle hotel experience.

Eggersberg is on the edge of the Altmühtal Nature Park, a gorgeous area which hosts a long list outdoor activities.

Also, the castle does not have an elevator.