Castle Wallhausen

The origins of Wallhausen Castle possibly date back to an Old Saxon court from the Carolingian era. In the 10th and 11th centuries, this site served as a royal palace for Saxon kings and emperors. Around 1150, a moated castle with a St. Martin's Chapel was built here. From 1414, the complex was owned by the von der Asseburg family. The current Renaissance castle was constructed around 1606 and 1613, with Ludwig von der Asseburg commissioning the west wing, a tower, and adjacent living quarters in 1608. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle suffered damage, followed by several renovations until about 1650. In 1755, it was converted into a "Weiber- und Kunkellehen," meaning it could also be inherited by female family members.