Lauf Castle
Lauf Castle was originally a medieval fortress in the town of Lauf an der Pegnitz near Nuremberg, Germany. The German name Wenzelschloss is derived from to the present day surviving statue of Saint Wenceslas, patron saint of Czechs, on the facade of the entrance gate.
Rainer Lippert, Public domain.
- Castle
- …is also known as “Wenzelschloss”
- …dates from 1356
- Opening hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
public holidays: closed - Description: cultural heritage monument in Landkreis Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany
- Email: infopunkt@lauf.de
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Schleifmühle in Lauf an der Pegnitz and Johanniskirche (Lauf an der Pegnitz).
Schleifmühle in Lauf an der Pegnitz
Schleifmühle in Lauf an der Pegnitz is situated 130 metres west of Lauf Castle.
Johanniskirche (Lauf an der Pegnitz)
Johanniskirche (Lauf an der Pegnitz) is a church, which is situated 210 metres northwest of Lauf Castle.
Industriemuseum Lauf
Industriemuseum Lauf is situated 380 metres west of Lauf Castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Heuchling and Kotzenhof.
Lauf Castle
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Latitude
49.50994° or 49° 30′ 36″ north
Longitude
11.28202° or 11° 16′ 55″ east
Open location code
8FXHG75J+XR
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Lauf Castle” goes by many names.
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WenzelschlossZulu
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Highlights include Tourist Information and Atelier Bernd Wagner.
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