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Schloss Zeilitzheim (Zeilitzheim castle) is a 300-year-old baroque castle in Bavaria owned by the von Halem family. The family has spent the last 25 years restoring the castle, an idealistic and highly satisfying undertaking based on the love for the old building and its heritage. House and garden have been restored to their original state as much as possible.
All activities in the castle serve the purpose of furthering the continuing efforts of renovation, to the great joy not only of its permanent inhabitants, but also to the many visitors who come for many reasons; for example to celebrate their wedding or a family reunion, to attend a concert or exhibition, or to spend their vacation in one of our apartments or one or more nights in one of our hotel rooms.
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 The main entrance with mermaid sculpture from the 17th century |
The Main PortalYou are standing in front of the main entrance where the von Halem family will be glad to welcome you personally.Please call ahead to ensure that we are home! |
The Front HallThrough the Main Portal you enter the Front Hall. During banquets and weddings, Champagne receptions are occasionally held here. Some of the guest rooms lie to the left and right of the Front Hall. |
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The "Schönbornsaal" painted hallUpon climbing the broad main steps to the upper floor, you enter the fresco-painted hall named after one of the castle's previous lords. This hall is especially suited for festive dinners and parties for smaller groups, for weddings, concerts, receptions, lectures and recitals, and much more.Check out our calendar of cultural events (Information is in German. Please call us or send us an e-mail if you have questions.) |
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The large Hunting Hall with its stuccoed ceiling and parquet floor is ideally suited for festive events for up to 110 guests. It is equally well suited for meetings and conferences, lectures and concerts, etc. |
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Enjoy a wine tasting with hearty Franconian specialties in this rustical hall where the grapes used to be pressed for wine making. This hall is ideal for a traditional Franconian wine grower's dinner after a wandering tour through the vineyards or a guided tour through the castle. |
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The large cellar with its arched ceiling is suitable for parties for up to 800 people. With its dungeonesque ambiance and candlelight it is perfect for a Halloween party or a medieval feast. Some years there is a large wine festival with music and dance in the cellar, featuring the year's new wine, called "Bremser" or "Federweisser".
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The courtyard is an excellent space for encounters, be it for a casual conversation at the fountain or a concert. Surely you will enjoy the cooing of the doves that assemble here for their roost. Here you will also find skilled-craft markets such as the Christmas market and the Easter market. |
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The former horse stable is now a festive banquet hall. |
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Our garden consists of a formal portion in baroque style and a tranquil meadow with a pond as well as a spatially separated herb garden. The garden can be included when planning your party (for champagne receptions etc.).
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The fountain by Scottish artist and family member Sibylle von Halem is a meeting place for a romantic rendezvous or a suitable perch for listening to one of our concerts in the courtyard. |
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We speak English, so please don't hesitate to call us or send uns an e-mail,
if you have a question concerning the castle or the hotel!