Schlössle

The Schlössle stands in Weingarten, a town in the Ravensburg district of southern Germany. Built around 1550 in the Renaissance style, it once served as the administrative seat for the Vorderösterreich land court in Swabia. The building’s rectangular form originally featured two stair towers on its west side. Later, in the 18th century, Baroque alterations added delicate stucco ceilings and a southern projection. By the 19th century only one stair tower remained, and the structure served as officers’ housing before becoming a state land office.

The building now houses the town museum, which presents Weingarten’s history and that of the nearby monastery. A new exhibition pavilion opened in 2025, funded largely by a private legacy, adds 170 square metres of floor space. The museum’s attic will be converted to extend the permanent displays. Outside, the Schlösslepark offers a quiet garden where visitors can escape the town’s bustle.

Inside, visitors find rooms with Renaissance and Baroque details alongside changing exhibitions. The former administration rooms display documents and artefacts from the town’s past. The courtyard once hosted summer performances by the monastery festival players. The park’s lawns and benches invite a pause before continuing through Weingarten’s streets.