Schloss Höchstädt in Höchstädt an der Donau, a Bavarian state castle, rents event rooms for meetings, seminars, concerts, civil weddings and receptions. The Rittersaal takes up to 200 at a standing reception, the Schlosskeller 130, and the courtyard 400 for open-air events. Two seminar rooms and a small hall extend the Rittersaal for workshops. The Bavarian castle administration manages bookings through its office at the castle.
Seminars and company events
The official site presents the castle as a lesser-known meeting place for seminars and conferences. The Rittersaal is used for lectures and ceremonies, and two small separate seminar rooms add workshop space. The Seminarraum in the east wing measures 82 square meters plus a 48 square meter round tower and takes 80 at a standing reception, 50 in rows or 33 in parliamentary seating. In this room, events with catering are not allowed, and smoking and candles are banned. The room has tables, chairs, a lectern, a microphone system, a projector, flip charts, a smartboard and pinboards, with telephone and internet connections. A tour of the castle can fill a break.
Weddings and receptions
The Rittersaal is listed for civil weddings, concerts and ceremonies. The Schlosskeller with its foyer suits receptions and seated dinners. For a larger celebration, the Rittersaal and the Schlosskeller can be rented together. The courtyard, which holds 400, suits standing receptions and open-air concerts.
Rooms and capacities
Rittersaal, 270 square meters: 200 standing, 180 in rows, 100 in parliamentary seating. It can be extended with the Kleiner Saal for up to 36 and two seminar rooms for 10 each. It has toilets and cloakrooms, a lectern, microphones, a projector, flip charts, a smartboard, internet and dimmable lighting.
Schlosskeller, 140 square meters, with a foyer of 98 square meters: 130 standing, 100 in rows, 70 at banquet tables, 25 in the foyer. A catering kitchen is available.
Seminarraum in the east wing, 82 square meters plus a 48 square meter round tower: 80 standing, 50 in rows, 33 in parliamentary seating.
Schlosshof: 400 standing or in rows, outdoors, for open-air concerts, receptions and markets.
Catering
The Schlosscafé can cater for events and has an outdoor terrace in the courtyard, and the Schlosskeller is available for serving guests. If you bring in an outside caterer, the caterer pays a 10 percent service charge to the local administration. Catering is not allowed in the seminar room.
History and setting
Schloss Höchstädt houses the Museum of German Faience and presents the Battle of Höchstädt of 1704. Behind its tall historic walls are the multi-purpose event rooms. The Bavarian castle administration runs it.
Getting there
The address is Herzogin-Anna-Straße 52, 89420 Höchstädt an der Donau. Reservations go through the castle office, with a phone line and an e-mail address listed on the room pages. The site publishes a planning guide for events.
