Art and history: Lecture about the fascinating Sünching Castle!

Art and history: Lecture about the fascinating Sünching Castle!

On October 1, 2025, an art and architectural history lecture about the impressive Sünching Castle instead of. The event is aimed at culture lovers, history buffs and anyone who would like to learn more about regional architecture. Anyone interested is warmly invited to take part in this event to learn more about the castle's significant history and architecture.

Sünching Castle is a listed building on Hospital Street in Sünching, in the Regensburg district, Bavaria. It is listed as an architectural monument under file number D-3-75-201-4 and as a ground monument under D-3-7140-0082 in the Bavarian Atlas. Originally built as a Niederungsburg in the 12th or 13th century by the Sünchinger family, the castle was first mentioned in 1395. The construction work at that time reflects the architectural skills of the time and illustrates the historical development of the building.

History of the castle

In 1573 the castle was acquired by Georg Ludwig the Elder Baron von Seinsheim. After the devastating Thirty Years' War it served temporarily as a plague hospital before it burned down. From 1668 onwards, the property experienced a new heyday when Baron Christian von Seinsheim had a stone house built. The most significant renovation took place in 1758 under Joseph Franz Graf von Seinsheim, who designed today's moated castle based on plans by François de Cuvilliés the Elder.

After the death of the last Countess Seinsheim, the castle became the property of her grandson, Baron von Hoenning O'Carroll. The castle is still inhabited by the family today and is not accessible except for special events. The three-story, octagonal moated castle is characterized by a medieval core and an irregular inner courtyard.

Architectural features

The facade of the castle has impressive elements such as corner pilasters, drilled frames and portals. A significant highlight is the ballroom from 1761, which is decorated with a ceiling fresco by Matthäus Günther and artistic carvings by Ignaz Günther. The rococo castle chapel “Assumption of Mary” from 1760 houses an altar relief, also by Ignaz Günther. Furthermore, stucco work by the renowned Franz Xaver Feuchtmayer can be found in the castle, which preserves the historical character of the building to this day.

The castle economy, a single-storey three-wing complex from the 18th century, as well as the former bailiwick with a three-storey hipped roof building around 1860, contribute to the architectural diversity of the property. Zoological elements such as the two four-bay stone bridges and the avenue from the cellar house to the castle, which was laid out in the mid-18th century, illustrate the baroque design of the area.

For those interested in delving deeper into the topic of historical building research and monument preservation, the master's degree program at the Technical University of Berlin an excellent opportunity. The course requires a first professional university degree in relevant disciplines and provides comprehensive knowledge about the preservation of historical buildings.

Sünching Castle not only forms a historical setting for the upcoming lecture, but also a living example of the integration of art history, architecture and monument preservation, which reflects the cultural heritage of the region.