Welcome to Wolfsegg Castle, one of the best preserved castles in the region around Regensburg. Be sure to see a selection of full size photos in our gallery. Wolfsegg Castle is situated 15km to the north-west of Regensburg. Most recent investigations into its history showed that the oldest parts date back to The castle was altered or enlarged at later periods , around , in the 16th century, around , and in the 19th century.
The imposing brick stair tower was added in the 16th century. Due to its slight strategic importance the castle has never been destroyed in its years of history. For centuries mediaeval Wolfsegg Castle was the seat of tenants i. In the latter gave the partially ruined castle to the local council. Until the buildings were first used as a school and living quarters for the teachers, and later as an accommodation for poor families.
In Georg Rauchenberger from Regensburg bought the residential tract and the courtyard, which were in a semi-ruined state, and saved them from further decay at great personal sacrifice. The other buildings on the premises are now either in private hand or church property. In a trust was founded by Georg Rauchenberger. It is now responsible for the upkeep of castle and courtyard, a place of great architectural and historical importance.
From to the buildings were completely renovated, and a permanent exhibition was prepared. From to the exhibition was completely revised. With the help of authentic material it tries to paint an unvarnished picture of life in a castle in the Upper Palatinate, a life full of hardship and privation for the tenant, his family and the attendants.
The castle gate shows a unique door lock. The lock bar may be blocked by another bar in the cellar wall. Excavations showed that the courtyard was filled with household refuse. During renovation a special classroom was built on the foundation walls of a former kitchen adjoining another building. In it special lessons are held for visiting schoolclasses.
