Burg Maienfels is a small castle venue for private celebrations of 20 to 30 guests. The former stable, called the Marstall, can be rented for a wedding ceremony, a reception or a family party. The castle stands on a rock above the Brettach valley in Wüstenrot-Maienfels, in Baden-Württemberg.
Seminars and company events
The official site does not offer seminar packages or meeting rooms. The Marstall is described as a multifunctional room that can be rented for celebrations, so a small company reception or a team dinner for up to 30 people is the realistic use. The room has no seminar equipment listed. If you plan a working event, ask the castle what is possible before you commit.
Weddings and receptions
The Marstall is the room the owners prepared for weddings. The registrars of the municipality of Wüstenrot perform civil ceremonies directly at the castle, and requests for a ceremony date go to the municipal registry office, not to the castle. The room can also be used for a sparkling wine reception or a wedding meal after a church ceremony. The church wedding takes place in the castle church in the village, reached by a separate path from the courtyard. The parish office of Neuhütten sets that date. Check with the castle first that the Marstall and the courtyard are free on the day you want.
Photo sessions in the castle are possible on request. The castle is privately owned and lived in, and the gate stays closed when no resident is present.
Rooms and capacities
- Marstall: about 60 square meters, bright and kept plain on purpose. It can be dressed with flowers, decoration, chairs or a dinner table layout. With standard seating it holds 20 to 30 guests. It is heated and has two separate toilet rooms in the corridor.
- Courtyard: used together with the Marstall for ceremonies and receptions.
The Marstall is not available from mid-October to mid-April. Plan an event between spring and early autumn.
Catering
Catering is not included. Flowers, decoration, dishes, glasses, cutlery and party furniture are also not part of the rental. You bring your own caterer and equipment. The castle recommends regional partners: the Landhaus Rössle hotel and restaurant in Bretzfeld for food, and the Schneckenhof winery in Geddelsbach for wine and sparkling wine.
History and setting
The castle was built in the middle of the 13th century on a rock spur above the Brettach valley. The half-timbered Gemmingen palace is visible from far along the valley road. The castle is privately owned by the Gemmingen-Hornberg family, and a foundation supports its upkeep. The courtyard is open to visitors on weekdays and Saturdays during the day, and closed on Sundays and public holidays. Guided tours of the outer grounds are offered for groups of 20 people by appointment.
Getting there
The castle is in the village of Maienfels, part of Wüstenrot. The roads from Mainhardt, Geddelsbach, Wüstenrot and Unterheimbach all lead to it. A narrow winding road runs around the castle down into the valley, so plan parking and arrival times for guests.
