Bartenstein - Bartenstein

Bartenstein is a former Hohenlohe residence town of the Baroque in Baden-Wuerttemberg and part of the city Schrozberg.

background

Until 1972, the former residence of Hohenlohe had city rights, which it had to surrender to Schrozberg on 01.01.1973 as part of the municipal reform. The old city center with the two remaining city gates has largely retained its baroque character and has therefore been placed under overall protection.

The origin is a Hohenstaufen castle of the Knights of Bartenstein, which was first mentioned in 1234. The castle changed hands several times until around 1450. Then the Counts of Hohenlohe took over the property with the associated surrounding villages, mills and forests. The administration was in the hands of a Hohenlohe bailiff. The castle was destroyed in the Peasants' War and the Thirty Years War.

The renovation began in 1688, after Bartenstein became the residence of the counts and later Prince of Hohenlohe Bartenstein. The city complex was built between 1720 and 1780 and, unlike the other Hohenlohe residences, is a planned small baroque residence. In the 18th century, Bartenstein was a civil servants and craft town with up to 1000 inhabitants and a court with around 100 servants. Today's view of the castle and the city complex with houses standing on the eaves largely corresponds to the building situation at that time. In the 19th century, the lines of sight between the houses were partially closed in order to gain more space.

After more than 200 years of independence, Bartenstein had to cede town charter to Schrozberg in 1972. Only a few traders stayed. Some professional artists have found their home here. The village is quiet and contemplative, but not boring. The baroque, listed city complex with a historical circular route and traditional events attract numerous visitors, groups from the surrounding area and holidaymakers every year. One often hears the words: "Oh, we didn't even know what kind of gem is hidden here". The historical ambience is a regular point of contact for well-known classic car rallies. In addition to the many smaller activities in the village, there are: the large Easter flea market, the fountain festival in summer, the day of the open monument and in winter the theater event.

On the occasion of this, the following is pointed out:

Bartenstein is a quiet, contemplative baroque town with numerous idyllic corners, but without great tourist facilities. Here you can discover and find. For refreshments you have to switch to the surrounding larger towns. There are options for overnight stays, see "Accommodation".

getting there

The nearest commercial airports are the 49.49861111111111.078055555556Nuremberg Airport(IATA: NUE), 90 km), the48.699.2219444444444Stuttgart Airport(IATA: STR), 150 km) and the 50.0333333333338.5705555555556airport Frankfurt(IATA: FRA), 170 km).

By train

Schrozberg Train Station is 7 km away. Schrozberg is on the Tauberbahn between Bad Mergentheim to Crailsheim, from there Bartenstein can be reached by bus

Other nearby train stations are Niederstetten train station (7 km away) and Blaufelden train station (11 km away).

In the street

Bartenstein can be reached from the east Rothenburg ob der Tauber via the L1022 Schrozberg, coming from the south Blue heroes, coming from the north Bad Mergentheim both cities on the B290. Bartenstein is west of the B290.

Nearby federal highways:

• B290: 1.5 km away
• B19: 17 km away

Nearby motorways:

• A6: 26 km away
• A7: 30 km away
• A81: 37 km away

mobility

There are plenty of parking spaces in town. The historic city center is best visited on foot. Bartenstein can be circled over two short walking paths on the south slope and on the north side via Klopfhof, duration approx. 30 minutes.

Several signposted bicycle tours and long-distance hiking trails lead through the village:

• the Main-Neckar-Rhine long-distance hiking trail
• the Hohenloher Residenzweg (see Tourist association Liebliches Taubertal)
• the Tauber-Jagst butterfly
• the long-distance Paris-Prague cycle route
• the Kraichgau-Hohenlohe cycle path

• Inline tours are possible on the well-developed cycle paths along the B290, on the Kocher-Jagst circular path and the "lovely Taubertal" cycle path and can be reached by car from Bartenstein in about 15 minutes

Tourist Attractions

Historical old city

Bartenstein is one of the few remaining purely baroque small residences in Germany. The city complex with its simple baroque houses is oriented towards the castle. In the historic town center of Bartenstein, which is a listed building as a whole, numerous houses from the 18th century, including two town gates as symbols of the baroque town complex, are still preserved. There are stately buildings on the palace square, which form a unit with the palace. The highest court officials such as court marshal and cupbearer lived there. The Schlossstrasse, which runs from the castle in an easterly direction, is bordered on one side by the courtyard garden. Opposite are the stately court officials' houses, which were built by building director Gallasini in the style of the simple classic French baroque. After about 300 m the Schlossstrasse bends slightly, and the Hofbaumeisterhaus closes the view from the castle into Schlossstrasse to the east. The inner city center is still bounded by two preserved city gates; T. one-story craftsmen's houses. Until 1800, the place presented itself as a “stone-turned image of the baroque court of a small Hohenlohe residence. Bartenstein presents itself as a lovable town with idyllic corners. This is where the writer and Büchner Prize winner Hermann Lenz was inspired during his visits.

A specially created historical circular route with more than 30 house boards reminds of the glamorous epoch of the small residential town and the long-forgotten fates of the residents. The castle is located at the western end of Schlossstrasse. At the castle square and at the entrance to the village there are large signs with information about Bartenstein. The circular route runs from Schlossplatz to Klopfhofstrasse and back. Along Schlossstrasse, past the Hofgarten into Käppelesgasse to the Gütbachtor. Continue to the Riedbachtor, across the cemetery to the entrance to the village. See also the sketch. The length of the circular route is around 1 km.

A Nature trail In the immediate vicinity of the place, south of the castle square, joins the castle relay.

Castle with court church

The Lords of Bartenstein had their dominion center at the castle since 1234. After different owners, the castle became the seat of a Hohenlohe bailiff in the middle of the 15th century. The castle was destroyed during the Peasants 'War and the Thirty Years' War. Starting in 1710, the dilapidated buildings on a mountain spur above the Ette were converted into a castle for the Counts of Hohenlohe-Bartenstein. One of the first significant building measures by Count Philipp Carl zu Hohenlohe-Bartenstein was the construction of the Catholic court church from 1712. His son, Prince Carl Philipp zu Hohenlohe-Bartenstein, judge of the Reich Chamber of Commerce in Wetzlar, committed the 80-year-old prince-bishop in 1760fuldaischen Hofbaumeister Gallasini as building director after Bartenstein. During the baroque renovation, Gallasini skilfully integrated older building elements and created an impressive three-wing complex by 1765. Today the building is one of the prime examples of Hohenlohe baroque residences. The more structured design of the four-storey central building towers over the simpler castle wings. The carved alliance coat of arms of Hohenlohe-Limburg above the central projection used to have the colors of the coat of arms. From the entrance area, a symmetrically arranged double-flight staircase swings elegantly over two floors to the representative rooms. Following the French model in the sense of a Place Royale, the palace and palace square form a unit.

The Court Church St. Philippus was built on behalf of the first Count of Hohenlohe-Bartenstein, Philipp Karl, and consecrated in 1716. With the completion of the mighty church tower in 1728, the building of the church was completed. As a symbol of the Catholic denomination, the church has since represented the Catholic faith in the midst of a Protestant environment. The responsible builder Bernhard Schießer was a student of Georg Dientzenhofer and previously worked on the baroque renovation of Schöntal Monastery. The exterior view of the church stands out from the facade of the castle through arched windows and pilaster structures. After 300 years, the harmonious hall church appears as a quiet, baroque total work of art.

The inhabited castle and the castle church can only be viewed from the castle square or visited during church services and guided tours.

activities

Annual recurring events

current dates under www.ort-barenstein.de

• Spring: Theater performances by the TSV and choral society
• Easter Sunday: classic car meeting
• Easter Monday: Easter market with flea and flea market
• Corpus Christi: TSV village cup on the sports field
• August: Fountain and street festival on the market square

Old town tours - If you want to know more about the place, you can take part in an expert guided tour through Bartenstein. You will be led by Anne and Claus Reimann. They researched the largely forgotten history of Bartenstein in the 18th and 19th centuries and in 2009 published the book "Bartenstein as it used to be". With amusing costume tours you get an insight into the "upper class society" at the end of the 18th century. "See and be seen", with this motto you are guaranteed to get into the "better circles"! Privy Councilor Baltasar Kirchner and his wife talk about strolling on public streets and squares as a means of representing the civil servants in the small baroque residence. Magnificently equipped ladies in promenade dresses should reflect the position and importance of the husband. Take a walk to find out more about life and work in the town, the latest fashion trends, social obligations and what people talk about. Guided tours on request to [email protected]

Castle tours - During a guided tour through the stately residence rooms of Schloss Bartenstein or through the splendid baroque castle church, you will experience a princely ambience and walls full of history. Group tours through the castle and castle church are possible all year round by prior arrangement. Details under www.schloss-barenstein.de/besichtigung

shop

Good shopping opportunities are in Schrozberg, Blue heroes, Bad Mergentheim and Rothenburg ob der Tauber The journey time by car is 10-30 minutes.

kitchen

• Gasthaus zum Löwenlast change: not specified, currently closed
• 49.352919.878681  Gasthaus zum Ettetal, Hagenmühle 3, 74575 Ettenhausen, Germany. Tel.: 49 7936 990533. last change: not specified

nightlife

• Gasthaus zum Löwen, currently closed
• Cinemas, bars and other restaurants in the small and district towns in the area, see the Health section

accommodation

Holiday homes and apartments

Bartenstein has recently had several renovated and beautifully furnished holiday homes in the middle of the old town. For details see www.ort-barenstein.de/unterkuenfte

Private accommodation

• Annelore Suss, Dr. Röser-Str. 15, 74575 Bartenstein. Tel.: 49 7936 418. 2 double rooms: 25 € (price per person) (19 € without breakfast).last change: not specified

Learn

• Kindergarten in Bartenstein
• Elementary-Hauptschule and Realschule as well as Werkrealschule in Schrozberg
• High schools inWeikersheim and Gerabronn

Work

• primarily in the district towns in the area,
• Main employers: Würth and ebm-papst

security

Bartenstein is a small town, regular police checks ensure a high level of security.

health

• Doctors in Schrozberg, Niederstetten and Blaufelden, distances 7-10 km
• Hospitals in Bad Mergentheim, Crailsheim, Schwäbisch Hall and Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Practical advice

• City administration Schrozberg Tel: 07935 / 707-0
• Bartenstein local authority: 07936/990179

trips

• Bad Mergentheim - approx. 20 km, wildlife park, on the B290 http://www.wildtierpark.de/
• Bad Mergentheim - approx. 25 km, Teutonic Order Museum http://www.deutschordensmuseum.de/
• Künzelsau - Museum Würth approx. 25 km, http://www.kunst.wuerth.com/
• Langenburg - Castle and Castle Museum - German Auto Museum approx. 20 km, http://www.schlosslangenburg.de/
• Schwäbisch Hall - Hällisch-Franconian Museum http://www.schwaebischhall.de/ and Museum Würth approx. 40 km
• Weikersheim - Castle and castle garden, approx. 20 km, http://www.schloss-weikersheim.de/
• Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Medieval city around 25 km, http://rothenburg-tourist.de/

literature

• A. and C. Reimann: Bartenstein as it used to be, from craftsmen, councilors and lackeys. Niederstetten 2009
• A. and C. Reimann: Bartensteiner Hausafeln, Niederstetten 2011

Web links

• de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartenstein_(Schrozberg) - Bartenstein on Wikipedia
• www.schrozberg.de - Official website of the city of Schrozberg
• www.ort-barenstein.de - Official website of Bartenstein
• www.schloss-barenstein.de - Official website of Schloss Bartenstein
• www.hohenlohe-schwaebischhall.de - Leisure activities in the Hohenlohe / Schwäbisch Hall region
• www.hohenlohe-franken-ak.de - Working group on museums and castles in Hohenlohe-Franconia