Bamberg's castle of Wolfsperch in the Lavanttal, first named in 1178.
The planned market below it (the later upper town) is laid out only about 1220-1230 under Bishop Ekbert; walled town by 1289; town rights 1331; seat of Bamberg's Carinthian Vizedom from 1328. On 1 January 1200 it is a castle, not a town.
Who holds it
- Name
- The bishop of Bamberg (Timo)
- Title
- Lord
- Confidence
- high
Lord in 1200
The bishop of Bamberg.
How things stand that morning
A Bamberg castle.
Charter
None before the market of about 1220-1230.
Communities
Jews expelled in 1338 (much later).
Walls and castle
The castle (1178).
Trade and crafts
Not recorded for 1200.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: From the town article.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.