Drone shot of Hohenzollern Castle with its towers. You can see the castle courtyard and the trees in front of it. A copper beech stands out. A village can be recognised in the distance.

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.

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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.

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Kloster Maulbronn
Maulbronn Monastery is considered to be the most completely preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps. Maulbronn Monastery owes its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to th...
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Sigmaringen Castle
Standing high on a cliff above the Danube, Schloss Sigmaringen was built as a fortress. Over the centuries, it has been transformed into a royal residential palace, complete with fairytale towers and...
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Hohenzollern Castle
It is the landmark of the Zollernalb region, a symbol of home for all locals and a tourist magnet for visitors from all over the world: Hohenzollern Castle, located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg,...
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Schwetzingen Castle dates back to the 14th century, when the von Schomberg family provided the then moated castle to Count Palatine Ruprecht. In the following centuries, the area around the castle was...
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Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle is world famous and the epitome of the German Romantic era.
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Mannheim Baroque Palace
Fancy feeling like an Elector for once? In Mannheim, that dream becomes reality.
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Kloster Wiblingen
The Benedictine Monastery of Wiblingen is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Ulm.
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Meersburg New Palace
Besides baroque garden architecture offers the park at the New Palace Meersburg a fantastic view of the lake.
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Historical JewelsSouthwest Germany and its Palaces, Castles & Monasteries

Get ready for a journey through time. Visit our fascinating palaces, castles and monasteries in Baden-Württemberg. Which historical sight will be your favourite?

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    Burgruine Kleinsteinbach
    Kleinsteinbach Castle is the remains of a hilltop castle on the "Schösslebuckel" from the 11th century.
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    Schilteck Castle Ruin
    The Schilteck ruins with keep made of beautiful mogul quades lie to the north above the town of Schramberg. At that time, the castle was probably part of a defence line to guard the Schiltach valley...
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    Hohenschramberg castle ruin
    Visible from afar, the mighty castle ruins of Hohenschramberg stand above the valley town. An indescribable view awaits you!
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    Burgruine Falkenstein
    Falkenstein - one of the oldest castles in the Black Forest is a well-hidden gem
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    "Mandach" Castle Ruins
    The ruins of Mandach Castle are in Riedern am Wald on a rock ledge overlooking the Mettma Valley.
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    Fortress ruins Hohentwiel
    Historical 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...
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    Meersburg Castle
    Oldest inhabited German castle, one of the attractions of Lake Constance and landmark of the city. In the extensive museum of the Meersburg you can experience the Middle Ages and trace the poet Annett...
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    Minneburg Castle
    The Minneburg is located above the Neckargerach district of Guttenbach and is considered a landmark of Neckargerach.
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    Hirschhorn Castle
    The well-preserved medieval Hirschhorn castle complex from the 12th century lies high above the romantic Neckar valley.
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