Abenberg had its origins in the 11th century when Count Adalbert II built a wooden castle on the site
Abenberg had its origins in the 11th century when Count Adalbert II built a wooden castle on the site. A hundred years later a stone castle replaced it and this new structure became the seat of the powerful counts of Abenberg.
The Abenbergs soon died out and the Hohenzollerns of Nuremberg inherited the castle. Even though they rarely stayed there, they doubled its size and added some defensive structures. The ring wall is now the oldest surviving feature of the castle.
In the early 19th century, the Kingdom of Bavaria acquired the property and slated it for destruction, but the castle won a reprieve in 1875 when a Munich art dealer bought it and began rebuilding. His work was continued by chamber singer Anton Schott, who rebuilt the Schottenturm (the main tower where many of the guest rooms are).
The castle fell into disrepair during the 20th century. Finally in 1984, the town of Abenberg took over the castle and along with the District of Central Franconia, they set out to preserve the integrity of the historic structure and carry out archaeological excavations on the site.
The hotel and restaurant help provide funds to continue this work.
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