Feilitzsch Castle

A predecessor building is already mentioned in the 13th century. From 1742-47, the castle was built by the Barons of Feilitzsch.

The builder was Friedrich Wilhelm von Feilitzsch (1686-1760), who served as a privy councillor and district administrator in the Principality of Kulmbach-Bayreuth. He was married to Erdmuthe Dorothea von Guttenberg (1692-1760).

The architect was Johann Andreas Hübsch (1714-1784), who was a student of Carl Philipp von Gontard and an important representative of the Bayreuth Rococo style.

The castle is a three-story, nine-axis building with a mansard roof. The central projection is emphasized by a triangular pediment and a balcony. The facade is richly decorated with stucco and sculptures.

The interior of the castle is also richly decorated with stucco and frescoes. Particularly noteworthy are the grand staircase, the ballroom, and the chapel.

The castle is surrounded by a spacious park, which was laid out in the 18th century as a Baroque garden. In the 19th century, it was transformed into an English landscape garden.

Today, Schloss Neudrossenfeld is privately owned and is used for various events, such as concerts, exhibitions, and weddings. It also houses a restaurant and a hotel.

Schloss Neudrossenfeld is an important example of Baroque architecture in Franconia and is a listed building. It is also a popular tourist destination.