Neues Schloss Tettnang

About the museum

The Counts of Montfort, a noble family documented since the 12th century, had a new residence built in Tettnang from the early 18th century. The patron was Count Anton III, and the plans came from the monastery architect Christoph Gessinger; the building rose on the site of an older castle destroyed in 1633, and construction stalled in 1728.

In 1753 a devastating fire destroyed large parts of the palace. Count Franz Xaver had it rebuilt, bringing in leading artists of the region, including the sculptor Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer; in 1758 Franz Martin Kuen painted the ceiling fresco in the dining hall. The decor combines Baroque, Rococo and early Neoclassicism. The costs, however, contributed to the family's financial ruin: in 1779 the count abdicated, and the lordship passed to Austria and later, via Bavaria, to Württemberg.

In the 19th and 20th centuries the palace housed various authorities, including the Oberamt (district administration) and the district court. After extensive restoration, the state rooms on the second floor are open as a palace museum. Today the Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg (State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg) manage the site; on view are the counts' living rooms and bedrooms, guest apartments, the Bacchus Hall, the Green Cabinet and the palace chapel.

Highlights

• Bacchus Hall, the ceremonial hall of the Montfort residence
• Green Cabinet and Vagantenkabinett
• Palace chapel
• Ceiling fresco by Franz Martin Kuen (1758)
• Costumed and themed tours for families

Operated by

Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg

Admission & discounts

Discounts with the SchlösserCard, Landesfamilienpass (state family pass) and Bodensee Card PLUS.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The official website provides no information on the accessibility of the palace rooms.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Costumed children's tour "Einmal Graf und Gräfin sein" for ages 6 to 12 (1.5 hrs., on select Sundays, registration through the Tettnang tourist information office required); bookable year-round for children's groups of up to 12.

Getting there & parking

By bicycle via the Tettnanger Hopfenschlaufe; e-bike charging station on Schlossstraße.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Café in the palace (according to the town of Tettnang).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Rooms such as the Bacchus Hall available for celebrations, weddings, conferences, incentives and film productions; details in the palace administration's venue database.

Plan your visit