Schramberg celebrates 40 years of castle history - a look into the past!

Schramberg celebrates 40 years of castle history - a look into the past!

In the heart of Schramberg, a town rich in history and remarkable castles, the permanent exhibition “Castle History” is celebrated. This important collection, which opened on July 19, 1985, is the last of five permanent exhibitions from the city museum's founding period. [Schwarzwälder Bote](https://www.schwarzwaelder-bote.de/content.burgengeschichte-in-schramberg-funde-der-burgpioniere- Werden-in-neues-licht-stellen.8a14209c-949b-4913-a4da-135e9fcd33bd.html) reports that it was one of the first presentations on the archeology of the Middle Ages and the Early Ages Modern times in a museum in Baden-Württemberg.

The core of this exhibition are the finds of the so-called “castle pioneers” who actively renovated castle ruins in Schramberg in the decades between the 1950s and 1980s. During their work, these dedicated people came across a valuable archaeological heritage. Today, these discoveries not only give us a fascinating insight into the past, but also contribute to the region's cultural identity.

The legacy of the castle pioneers

With an impressive duration of 40 years, the “Castle History” exhibition is a real treasure for history lovers. It conveys a clear picture of Schramberg as a “castle town”. Particularly noteworthy is the model of Hohenschramberg Castle, which has been on display in the exhibition since 2022 and was created by architect Horst Heß. This castle, often referred to as the “Neuschwanstein of the Middle Ages”, rises majestically over the city and symbolizes the former power and importance of the region NRWZ.

The exhibition itself was largely designed by Lothar Späth, Gisela Lixfeld and Bettina von Oppeln, the latter of whom, as a trained potter, contributed to the “Ceramics” find group. This informed approach reflects the passion and commitment that has gone into the research and presentation of medieval archaeology.

Research and new findings

There are interesting projects planned for the future. In 2022, a project to inventory the city museum's archaeological collection was implemented. Moritz Seeburger took on the role of curator. Considerations are being made to start a multi-year research project to scientifically evaluate the oven tiles (fragments) from the castle pioneers' finds. Archaeologist Harald Rosmanitz, a leading expert on oven tiles, is expected to speak at an annual conference in Schramberg in 2024 NRWZ.

The significance of these oven tiles from the late Middle Ages could provide new insights into Hohenschramberg Castle. Some pieces of faience ceramics are considered particularly rare and are described by Rosmanitz as “Meissen porcelain of the 15th century”. The discovery and research of such objects will expand knowledge of the history of this impressive castle.

Overall, the city museum is not only a place of knowledge, but also a symbol of the identity and history of Baden-Württemberg, which to this day includes hundreds of castles, including magnificent palaces and impressive fortresses. A systematic research project at the University of Tübingen is intended to help take a closer look at the many unexplored castles in the country Stuttgarter Nachrichten.

Schramberg is not only a city full of history, but also a place where the light of the past shines a little brighter with every discovery and every new insight.