Schloss Höfling

In 1755, a grand consecration ceremony took place at Schloss Höfling. This marked the completion of the Baroque castle, commissioned by Baron Xaver Ignaz Reichlin von Meldegg. Schloss Höfling stands as a testament to his vision, although it eventually strained his finances. The Baron, a prominent figure in the court of Thurn und Taxis, poured his resources into creating this elegant two-story mansard-roofed structure. The castle boasts a three-story central projection and intricate plasterwork, typical of the late Baroque period. The surrounding walls, constructed from rough stones and featuring rusticated portals and embellishments, were added around the late 18th century. Baron Reichlin von Meldegg, unable to sustain the costs of maintaining Schloss Höfling, sold it in 1775. The new owner was Countess Maria Anna von Palm-Gündelfingen. The castle then changed hands several times. It eventually came into the possession of Count Wilhelm von Holnstein in 1885. Interestingly, the surrounding agricultural estate had already been acquired by Prince Maximilian Karl von Thurn und Taxis back in 1860. The House of Thurn und Taxis, finally uniting the property, purchased Schloss Höfling itself in 1892. Schloss Höfling became even more intertwined with this powerful family when Prince Karl August and his wife, Duchess Maria Anna of Braganza, chose it as their residence in 1922. They undertook significant renovations, including adding the impressive bookcases in what is now known as the garden room or dining room. Schloss Höfling witnessed the birth of Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn und Taxis, in 1926. Today, visitors to the castle can still see traces of its rich history. Look for the Baron’s coat of arms, proudly displayed in the stairwell and the grand salon on the first floor. It’s a reminder of the man whose vision brought Schloss Höfling to life. In 1985, the Walderdorff family began a 100-year lease, ensuring that Schloss Höfling remains a vibrant part of Regensburg’s heritage.