Schloss Eschenau

Obersulm, Germany, Germany

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Schloss Eschenau is a historic palace in the Eschenau district of Obersulm, Baden-Württemberg.

It stands on the site of a medieval castle that was destroyed in 1504 during the Landshut War of Succession. A Renaissance residence was later built there by the Lords of Gemmingen, who were the local rulers of the village. In the mid-18th century, Johann Melchior von Killinger transformed the building into an elegant Rococo palace with the help of architect Leopoldo Retti.

The redesign included landscaped gardens, an orangery, and a tea house, giving the estate much of its present appearance. Today, Schloss Eschenau is considered one of the most distinctive historic buildings in Obersulm and the area’s only major Rococo-style palace. Its architecture, gardens, and long association with local noble families make it an important cultural landmark in the Weinsberg Valley region.