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Far Too Fabulous to Be TrueDiscover Palaces, Castles & Monestaries to Dream Of
Cultural Trips in Baden-WürttembergFairy-tale castles, knightly fortresses, and majestic stories
The world-famous ruins of Heidelberg. The breathtaking view from the fairy-tale Hohenzollern Castle of the Prussian royal family.There are plenty of historical sights to discover in Baden-Württemberg! Medieval fortresses, baroque palaces, and splendid gardens reveal how princesses or dukes once lived. If you're lucky, you might meet a descendant of a former emperor or exiled king, who might share intriguing stories about their illustrious ancestors. History doesn’t get more authentic than this.
By the way:
perhaps the most beautiful library in the world is also beautifully built. The baroque library hall with its old books, figures and playful rococo decor is located in the Wiblingen monastery near Ulm. A real sight to see.
Witnesses of the PastCastles, fortresses, gardens, and monasteries to dream of
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1. Majestic palaces Southwest Germany presents world-famous castles and fortresses. Let the lesser-known historical sites like Schwetzingen or Meersburg enchant you as well.2. Evidence of the Middle Ages Knights' castles bear witness to the warlike world of the Middle Ages. They stand defiantly on a lofty hill. If only these walls could tell a story! But they remain silent, leaving it to your imagination to imagine what it might once have been like. 3. Monastic heritage Southwest Germany boasts numerous perfectly preserved monasteries. The most famous is the Maulbronn Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No other Cistercian abbey is so well preserved.Our Tip: Cultural Gems at a BargainCastle Lover? Access 26 Monuments With the Castle Card for Just €39
Grab Your SchlosscardSouthwest Germany and its Palaces, Castles & Monasteries
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- Fortress ruins HohentwielHistorical place with unique view The fortress ruin is one of the largest fortresses in Germany. It was the residence of the Dukes of Swabia and Württemberg state fortress. On the way up, it offers a...Lake Constance
- Wertheim castleWertheim Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful stone castle ruins in Germany. The view over the old town and the river landscapes of the Main and Tauber is breathtaking. It’s easy to underst...Wertheim
- Homburg Castle RuinsThe High Medieval castle ruins of Homburg are located at an elevation of 624 m near Stahringen, a district of Radolfzell. Although the castle was one of the smaller ones in the Hegau region, its loca...Lake Constance
- Neues Schloss KißleggNew Kißlegg Palace Baroque gemNo time left greater traces in our region than the Baroque period. To this day, the “Baroque triangle” of church, feudal courtyard (Walserhaus) and the new castle charact...Kißlegg
- Schloss AchbergSchloss Achberg stands in the municipality of Achberg, Germany, on the site originally occupied by a medieval fortress belonging to the local lordship and settlement of the same name. This initial cas...Duznau
- Eremitage WaghäuselOriginally founded as a hunting lodge for Damian Hugo von Schönborn, Prince-Bishop of Speyer, the Hermitage was later partially rebuilt and has now been stylishly renovated, featuring a Baroque exteri...Kraichgau-Stromberg
- New castleThe New Rechberghausen Castle, once the aristocratic seat of the Rechberg family, now serves as the town hall. It was built in 1721 on the remains of an older castle.Rechberghausen
- Staufeneck CastleStaufeneck Castle towers high above Salach - once a Staufer hilltop castle, today an elegant hotel and gourmet address with an impressive keep and sweeping views of the Filstal valley.Salach
- Filseck CastleSituated high above the Filstal valley, Filseck Castle combines history, culture, nature and enjoyment. Today it is a cultural center, restaurant and popular excursion destination with a magnificent v...Uhingen
