Brenz Castle

Sontheim, Germany, Germany

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Brenz Castle (Schloss Brenz) is a Renaissance-style castle located in the Brenz district of Sontheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg.

The current building was constructed between 1671 and 1672 on the remains of an older medieval castle that had been heavily damaged during the Thirty Years' War, although the site itself has a history stretching back many centuries. Originally associated with local noble families and later the Dukes of Württemberg, the castle played an important role in regional history. 

After periods of decline and changing ownership, it became municipal property in the 19th century and served various functions, including as a town hall and school. Today, Brenz Castle is one of the area's most notable landmarks. It houses a local history, geology, and paleontology museum, making it one of the oldest community museums in Württemberg.