Wellheim Castle

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Perched atop a gentle hill in the scenic region of Bavaria, Germany, Wellheim Castle, known in German as "Burg Wellheim," is a historical edifice that offers visitors a glimpse into the medieval past. This castle, though not as renowned as some of its German counterparts, boasts a quiet charm and a storied history that dates back to the 13th century.

The castle's strategic position allowed it to oversee and control the surrounding countryside, serving as both a noble residence and a fortress. Built by the Counts of Hirschberg, it changed hands several times over the centuries, reflecting the turbulent history of the region. Despite the wear of time and the ravages of war, Wellheim Castle maintains an aura of bygone grandeur.

Today, Wellheim Castle is partially in ruins, yet its remaining structures, including the impressive gatehouse and fragments of the once-sturdy walls, continue to captivate visitors. The castle is a testament to the engineering and architectural prowess of the Middle Ages. The ruins are accessible to the public, offering a serene spot for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to explore and reflect.

Local name: Burg Wellheim Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 48°49'14"N, 11°4'49"E

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Wellheim Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Altes Stadttheater Eichstätt, Eichstätt Cathedral, Willibaldsburg, Jura-Museum.

6.8 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Altes Stadttheater Eichstätt, Eichstätt
173 min walk • Altes Stadttheater Eichstätt is a theatre in Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany.
6.8 miNE
Church, Town, Gothic architecture
Eichstätt Cathedral, Eichstätt
174 min walk • Eichstätt Cathedral, properly known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Willibald and St. Salvator is an 11th-Century Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Eichstätt, Bavaria, in Southern Germany.
6.5 miNE
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Willibaldsburg, Eichstätt
167 min walk • The Willibaldsburg is a spur castle, built around the year 1353, in Eichstätt in Upper Bavaria. Until the middle of the 18th century, it was the representative castle and seat of Eichstätt's prince-bishops.
6.5 miNE
Expansive collection of Jurassic fossils
Jura-Museum, Eichstätt
167 min walk • The Jura Museum located in Willibaldsburg castle in the town of Eichstätt, Germany, is a natural history museum that has an extensive exhibit of Jurassic fossils from the quarries of Solnhofen and surroundings, including marine reptiles, pterosaurs, and one specimen of the early bird Archaeopteryx.
6.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Natural history museum, Museum
Bürgermeister-Müller-Museum, Solnhofen
162 min walk • The Bürgermeister-Müller-Museum is a natural history museum in Solnhofen, Germany. In 1954 the mayor Friedrich Mueller brought his private collection to the public. In 1968 the museum was officially founded and opened in 1970.
6.8 miNE
Specialty museum, Art museum, History museum
Diözesanmuseum, Eichstätt
173 min walk • The Eichstätt Cathedral Treasury and Diocesan Museum in Eichstätt is the diocesan museum of the Diocese of Eichstätt.
7.2 miNE
Park
Altmühl Valley Nature Park, Eichstätt
184 min walk • The Altmühl Valley Nature Park is a nature park, 2,962 km² in area, in the south German state of Bavaria. The area of the park is almost coextensive with that of the natural region major unit of the Southern Franconian Jura.
6.5 miNE
Museum
Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte, Eichstätt
166 min walk • The Museum of Prehistory and Early History at Willibaldsburg Castle is an archaeological museum in Willibaldsburg Castle in Eichstätt in Upper Bavaria.
6.8 miNE
Church
Church of the Redeemer, Eichstätt
173 min walk • The Church of the Redeemer in Eichstätt is an Evangelical Lutheran church in the district and university town of the Upper Bavarian district of Eichstätt and in the Evangelical Lutheran Deanery of Pappenheim.
6.8 miNE
Park
Hofgarten, Eichstätt
174 min walk • Hofgarten Eichstätt is located in Eichstätt in the district of the same name in Upper Bavaria. Its size is 22,480 m².
7 miNE
Church, Historical place, Historic walking areas
Klosterkirche St. Walburg, Eichstätt
178 min walk • St. Walburg Abbey is an abbey of the Benedictine nuns in Eichstätt in the Bavarian diocese of Eichstätt.