Schloss Neuenstein
A moated Renaissance castle, the ancestral seat of the Hohenlohe family, known for its medieval great kitchen and knights' hall.
Schloss Neuenstein is the ancestral castle of the Hohenlohe family. It was remodeled in Renaissance style in the 16th century and is surrounded by a moat and gardens.
The palace houses the Hohenlohe Museum. Guided tours cover the Knights' Hall, the treasure chamber and weapons collection, and the well-preserved medieval great kitchen, which displays ancient cooking utensils.
The castle is about 20 km from Schwäbisch Hall, a 25-minute drive. It can be combined with Waldenburg and Langenburg for a day trip through the Hohenlohe castles (part of the Castle Road).
Opening hours
About mid-March–mid-November, closed Mondays; guided tours at set times
Nearby sights
- Waldenburg
- Hohenloher Freilandmuseum
- Johanniterhalle (Würth Old Masters)
- Kocher Covered Bridges & Riverfront
- Kunsthalle Würth
- Haalplatz & Sulferturm
- Freilichtspiele Schwäbisch Hall & Globe Theatre
- Marktplatz & Town Hall