Schloss Wilhelmsthal castle near Calden is a gem of European palace architecture.

William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse (1682 – 1760) commissioned the construction of the three-winged complex, which took from 1747 to 1761. From the outside, the castle, which was designed by the architect François de Cuvilliés, looks like it was built in the late Baroque period. The interior, however, is a prime example of the rococo style.

The historic room sequence is almost fully preserved. It shows how the landgrave and his successors used this "maison de plaisance".

The apartments, salons and side rooms are furnished with magnificent fabrics and valuable rocaille ornaments. The series of portraits called the "gallery of beauties", the porcelain collection and particularly the exceptionally valuable furniture are some of its other highlights.

Please note: There are currently possible restrictions on the tour due to repair work on the historic shutters.