Former Castle Hotels in Essingen

This castle dates back to 756 as mentioned in the records of Benedictine Abbey in Weissenburg. With its expansive life, it has been destroyed by invasions, rebuilt, plundered in wars and rebuilt again. It was recorded as a moated castle in the 15th century with its water system dating back to 12th century. The only way to get into the castle in the Middle Ages was through a drawbridge. It wasn't until 19th century when the stone bridge was built.