Schlossmuseum Laubach
Museum in the inhabited castle of the Counts of Solms-Laubach, with late Gothic rooms and an exhibition on the family history.
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About the museum
Laubach Castle goes back to a fortified complex built in the 13th century under Hanau rule. Since the founding of the Imperial County of Solms-Laubach in 1548 it has been the permanent residence of the counts, who rebuilt and extended it several times; the largest phase of conversion falls in the 18th century. To this day the noble family lives in the castle and manages it itself.
The castle museum shows treasures and stories from five centuries in the exhibition “Die Grafen zu Solms-Laubach”. The oldest rooms, with their late Gothic painted decoration, date from the 15th century and convey a sense of the family's way of life. Among the exhibits are a medieval silk fabric from the shrine of Saint Elisabeth, as well as coins and seals recalling the minting right granted in 1552.
Further stops include a hunting room with antlers, weapons and hunting equipment, and a tower room where changing items from the castle library are presented. The library itself is one of the largest private book collections in Europe and is not part of the museum.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the history of the Counts of Solms-Laubach
- Late Gothic painted rooms from the 15th century
- Silk fabric from the shrine of Saint Elisabeth (13th century)
- Coins and seals of the count's family
- Hunting room with antlers and weapons
- Tower room with changing items from the castle library
Permanent exhibition
- Die Grafen zu Solms-Laubach – Treasures from five centuries of the counts' history in late Gothic rooms, from medieval Tafeln through coins and seals to hunting.
- Operated by
- Gräflich Solms-Laubach’sche Rentkammer
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | €2 |
| Groups | –Groups of five or more people on request. |
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
Small and big visitors can read traces of people and animals from forest and field and count antlers and weapons in the hunting room. Tours are offered for all age groups.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours for guests of all ages can be booked on request through the Laubach culture and tourism office; groups of five or more people. |
