Burg Bittelbrunn

Burg Bittelbrunn stands in the village of Bittelbrunn, now part of Engen in the Landkreis Konstanz. It was a water castle first mentioned in 1581 as Burckstal Zanecks. The Lords of Zaneck owned the site at that time. Today nothing remains of the old walls or moat. A later manor house now occupies the spot, called Schloss Bittelbrunn. The site is worth a short journey for anyone interested in the region’s medieval past. Records show the Zaneck family held the castle in the 16th century. Archaeologists have studied the area but found no visible traces of the original fortress. The present manor blends quietly into the village, offering a quiet glimpse of former power. Visitors find a modest manor house surrounded by farmland and vineyards. The building sits at the edge of Bittelbrunn with views across gentle hills. A small lane leads to the gate, where a simple stone wall marks the former moat’s line. The scene is peaceful, with few signs of the castle that once stood there.