FAMOUS

HIER STEHT
SIGHTS,
EINE ZWEIZEILIGE
OVERLINE
HIDDEN DELIGHTS.

OUR HISTORIC
MONUMENTS
AT A GLANCE

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LIKE NO OTHER
All regions at a glance.

Contents Page

REGION 1:   Proud residences of the Electoral Palatinate 5

REGION 2:   Magnificent sights of the Baden region 10

REGION 3:   Mysterious ruins of the Upper Rhine 16

REGION 4:   Medieval monastic life in the Black Forest 24

REGION 5:   Hidden treasures of the romantic Northeast 29

REGION 6:   Royal grandeur around Stuttgart 35

REGION 7:   Homelands of the Hohenstaufen dynasty 40

REGION 8:   From Schönbuch to Albtrauf 44

REGION 9:   Monasteries and Celts in Upper Swabia 50

REGION 10:   Highlights of the Lake Constance region 56

MAP :      All monuments at a glance Cover

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 Palaces and gardens throughout Baden-Württemberg
in southwest Germany

Magnificent historic buildings

and gardens: from Lake Constance
and the Upper Rhine, to the
Electoral Palatinate and Hohenlohe.

If you want to see Baden-Württemberg at its most ­beautiful, visit the

many palaces and gardens run by the state ­heritage agency, Staatliche
Schlösser und Gärten. How about the fairy-tale Renaissance palace at
Weikersheim? Or maybe a perfectly-preserved monastery complex, such
as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maulbronn? Or there’s Heidel-
berg’s world-famous ruins, while Ludwigsburg offers a grand Baroque
palace with a special museum just for children. And in Schwetzingen,
you can stroll back through the centuries in the glorious palace gardens.
And there’s much, much more…

We wish all visitors a warm welcome ! We’ve thrown the ­palace gates
wide open, and whenever you choose to visit, there is always some-
thing to do: special tours, walks with guides in his­torical costumes,
memorable events, and countless activities for children. What’s more,
our palaces and monasteries create an extra-special backdrop for any
occasion.

Our heritage, your adventure.

Discover the cultural landmarks of southwest Germany.

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6 Famous sights, hidden delights.

REGION 1

PROUD RESIDENCES
OF THE ELECTORAL
PALATINATE
The once-mighty electors of the Palatinate left their mark on this region.
In the steep Neckar Valley, they built first a castle, then a
Renaissance palace grand enough to rival any of the German emperor’s
residences. In the 18 th century, they turned their attention to the
wider Rhine Valley, constructing one of the largest Baroque palaces
and an extraordinarily beautiful summer residence. These three sites –
Heidelberg, Mannheim and Schwetzingen – reveal the rich history of
this region.

Mannheim Baroque Palace

Mannheim

Heidelberg Palace
Heidelberg

Schwetzingen
Palace and Gardens
Dilsberg Fortress Ruins
Schwetzingen
Neckargemünd
A 81

A6
A6

A 81
A5

A8
Stuttgart
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HEIDELBERG
PALACE

TRULY ROMANTIC:
THE WORLD-FAMOUS RUINS

Each year, Heidelberg Palace (Schloss

Heidelberg ) attracts around one million
visitors from all over the world. Since
the early 19 th century, these impres-
sive ruins have been synonymous with
13
Romanticism.

CONTACT
HEIDELBERG PALACE
Schlosshof 1
69117 Heidelberg, Germany

HEIDELBERG VISITOR CENTER

Phone +49(0) 62 21. 53 84 72
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info @ schloss-heidelberg.de
www.schloss-heidelberg.de /en

TOUR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Service Center
Phone +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 0
Fax +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 18 Not to be missed: the German
service @ schloss-heidelberg.com Apothecary Museum, located inside
the palace, features a rich collec­
tion of objects from pharmaceutical
history.

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SCHWETZINGEN
PALACE AND GARDENS

EXTRAORDINARY GARDENS OF
EUROPEAN RENOWN

Schwetzingen Palace (Schloss Schwetzin-

gen ) is famous for its beautiful and
harmonious gardens. Remarkably, the
original design, in all its diversity,
survives to this day.
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CONTACT
SCHWETZINGEN
PALACE AND GARDENS
Schloss Mittelbau
68723 Schwetzingen, Germany
www.schloss-schwetzingen.de /en

TOUR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

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Service Center
Phone +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 0
Fax +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 18
service @ schloss-schwetzingen.com

Proud residences of the Electoral Palatinate 9

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MANNHEIM
BAROQUE PALACE

ONE OF THE LARGEST HISTORIC

RESIDENCES IN EUROPE

With a vast courtyard, a façade span-

ning more than 400 meters and a total
floor area of 15 acres, Mannheim
Baroque Palace (Barockschloss Mann­
heim ) is one of the largest palaces in
19
Europe.

CONTACT
MANNHEIM BAROQUE PALACE
Bismarckstrasse
Schloss Mittelbau
68161 Mannheim, Germany

VISITOR CENTER
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Phone +49(0) 6 21. 2 92 28 91
www.schloss-mannheim.de /en

TOUR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Service Center
Phone +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 0
Fax +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 18
service @ schloss-mannheim.com

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DILSBERG
FORTRESS RUINS

A PROUD FORTRESS WITH

A SECRET TUNNEL

Dilsberg Fortress Ruins (Burgfeste

Dilsberg ) are known for their ­sweeping
360 ° views of the Neckar Valley and
Odenwald forest. The other highlight
is found lower down: a subterranean
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passageway in the depths of the well.

CONTACT
DILSBERG FORTRESS RUINS
Burghofweg 3 a
69151 Neckargemünd, Germany
www.burgfeste-dilsberg.de /en

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Phone +49(0) 62 23. 61 54
Mobile +49(0) 1 73. 8 27 74 59
info @ burg-dilsberg.de

GROUP TOUR RESERVATIONS

AND INFORMATION
Tourist Information Neckargemünd
Neckarstrasse 36
69151 Neckargemünd, Germany
Phone +49(0) 62 23. 35 53
Fax +49(0) 62 23. 86 75 52
info @ tourismus-neckargemuend.de
www.neckargemuend.de

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REGION 2

MAGNIFICENT SIGHTS
OF THE BADEN REGION
Relive two golden ages in the history of the Baden region: the era of
the Baroque margraves and prince-bishops as well as the stately 19 th
century of the grand dukes. Two highlights from the first period –
the margraves’ palaces in Rastatt and the prince-bishops’ residence
in Bruchsal – flank the city of Karlsruhe. Later, the city became the
cultural center and an elegant seat of the progressive grand dukes, and
is well worth exploring.

A 81

Bruchsal Palace A6
Bruchsal

Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens A 81

The Sepulchral Chapel of the Grand Duchy
Karlsruhe

Rastatt Residential Palace

Favorite Palace
Rastatt
A8
Stuttgart

A8
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BRUCHSAL
PALACE

THE ONLY ECCLESIASTICAL

RESIDENCE ON THE UPPER RHINE

Visitors entering the grand courtyard

at Bruchsal Palace (Schloss Bruchsal )
are greeted by a splendid and colorful
sight. The palace is famous for its opu-
lent staircase, constructed by Balthasar
25
Neumann, and known as the “crown
jewel of all Baroque staircases”.

CONTACT
BRUCHSAL PALACE
Schlossraum 4
76646 Bruchsal, Germany
Phone +49(0) 72 51. 74  -  26 61
Fax +49(0) 72 51. 74  -  26 64
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info @ schloss-bruchsal.de
www.schloss-bruchsal.de /en

Since the bel étage reopened in 2017,

the palace has housed one of the
largest collections of tapestries in all
of Europe.

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KARLSRUHE
BOTANICAL GARDENS

A PRINCELY PLEASURE GARDEN

WITH A SPECTACULAR GREENHOUSE

This “oasis of green” in the center of

Karlsruhe invites visitors to linger and
enjoy their surroundings. The striking,
architecturally unique greenhouse is a
highlight.
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CONTACT
KARLSRUHE BOTANICAL GARDENS
Hans-Thoma-Strasse 6
76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
Phone +49(0) 7 21. 9 26 30 08
Fax +49(0) 7 21. 9 26 25 44
info @ botanischer-garten-karlsruhe.de
www.botanischer-garten-karlsruhe.de /en
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SPECIAL TOUR REGISTRATION

Service-Center
Phone +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 0
Fax +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 18
service @ schloss-bruchsal.de
After a one-year closure for renova-
tions, the greenhouses were
reopened in 2018. Special guided ­
tours and group tours available.

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THE SEPULCHRAL CHAPEL

OF THE GRAND DUCHY

A SIGNIFICANT MONUMENT
TO THE REGION’S HISTORY

Located on the edge of the Fasanen-

garten (Peacock Gardens) in Karlsruhe,
this mausoleum is one of the region’s
most significant historical monu-
ments, and the burial site of the last
grand dukes of Baden.

CONTACT
SEPULCHRAL CHAPEL
OF THE GRAND DUCHY
Klosterweg 11
76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
Phone +49(0) 7 21. 46 72 28 69
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Fax +49(0) 72 51. 74  -  26 64
info @ grabkapelle-karlsruhe.de
www.grabkapelle-karlsruhe.de /en

SPECIAL TOUR REGISTRATION

Service-Center
Phone +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 0
Fax +49(0) 62 21. 6 58 88 - 18
service @ schloss-bruchsal.de

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RASTATT
RESIDENTIAL PALACE

FIRST BAROQUE RESIDENCE

ON THE UPPER RHINE

Rastatt Residential Palace (Residenz­

schloss Rastatt ) is the oldest Baroque
residence in the Upper Rhine Valley.
The palace, gardens and town were
planned as a whole, to create an im-
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pression of elegant and perfectly-
proportioned uniformity, with the
palace commanding pride of place at
the center.

CONTACT
RASTATT RESIDENTIAL PALACE
Herrenstrasse 18 – 20
76437 Rastatt, Germany 35
Phone +49(0) 72 22. 97 83  -  85
Fax +49(0) 72 22. 97 83  -  92
info @ schloss-rastatt.de
www.schloss-rastatt.de /en

The Palace Church of the Holy Cross

is one of a series of holy sites that was
commissioned by Margravine Sibylla
Augusta and is well worth a visit.

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RASTATT
FAVORITE PALACE

A TREASURE TROVE OF
EUROPEAN DISTINCTION

Favorite Palace (Schloss Favorite) is a

nearly perfectly preserved jewel. The
sumptuous decor, the extensive
ceramic and glass collections, and its
idyllic setting make it an artistic
37
synthesis of European importance.

CONTACT
RASTATT FAVORITE PALACE
Am Schloss Favorite 1
76437 Rastatt-Förch, Germany
Phone +49(0) 72 22. 4 12 07
Fax +49(0) 72 22. 40 89 57
info @ schloss-favorite-rastatt.de
www.schloss-favorite-rastatt.de /en 38

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REGION 3

MYSTERIOUS RUINS OF
THE UPPER RHINE
The ruined castles of the Upper Rhine offer a captivating combination
of history and nature, with just a dash of adventure. Once upon a time, A 81

the region’s noble lords built their strongholds on the hills of the Black
A6
Forest, taking advantage of the sweeping vistas. Their formerly mighty
castles have long since fallen into ruin, but climb these crumbling A 81
A5
towers and walls and you will be rewarded by spectacular views of the
Upper Rhine Valley.

A8
Stuttgart
Hohenbaden Old Castle
Yburg Castle
Alt-Eberstein Castle
Baden-Baden

A5

A 81
Hochburg Castle
Emmendingen

Badenweiler Castle
Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins
Badenweiler

Rötteln Castle
Lörrach-Haagen
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HOCHBURG
CASTLE

AN AWE-INSPIRING FORTRESS
IN THE UPPER RHINE VALLEY

Hochburg Castle (Hochburg bei

Emmendingen ) at the foothills of the
Black Forest, near Emmendingen,
is one of the largest caslte ruins
in the Upper Rhine Valley. The
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fortress showcases half a millennium
of military architecture.

CONTACT
HOCHBURG CASTLE
Panoramastrasse
79312 Emmendingen, Germany
www.hochburg-emmendingen.de /en
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND
TOUR REGISTRATION
Verein zur Erhaltung der
Ruine Hochburg e. V.
Business office in city hall
Landvogtei 10
79312 Emmendingen, Germany At Hochburg Castle, the small mu­
Phone +49(0) 76 41. 9 32 51 97 seum in the vaulted cellar displays
info @ hochburg.de
everyday items once owned by the
www.hochburg.de 
castle’s inha­b itants. The artifacts
were found during excavations on
the castle grounds.

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BADENWEILER
CASTLE

A LANDMARK IN A WONDERFUL
LANDSCAPE GARDEN

Badenweiler Castle (Burg Badenweiler ),

also known as Burg Baden (Baden Cas-
tle ), sits atop a picturesque hill over-
looking Badenweiler Kurpark, a spa
garden. Among the house of Baden’s
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many strongholds in the Upper Rhine
Valley, Badenweiler is regarded as a
crown jewel and offers a marvellous
view of the surrounding area.

CONTACT
BADENWEILER CASTLE
Burgberg above the Kurhaus (spa rooms)
79410 Badenweiler, Germany
www.burg-badenweiler.de /en

INFORMATION
Staatsbad Badenweiler GmbH
Kaiserstraße 5
79410 Badenweiler, Germany
44
Phone +49(0) 76 32. 79 91 00
Fax +49(0) 76 32. 79 91 15
info @ sb-badenweiler.de
www.staatsbad-badenweiler.de /en

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BADENWEILER ROMAN
BATH RUINS

THE BEST-PRESERVED ROMAN

THERMAL BATHS NORTH OF THE ALPS

The Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins

(Römische Badruine Badenweiler ) are
among the most significant Roman
ruins in southwest Germany. To this
day, the complex remains the most
46
well-preserved Roman spa north of
the Alps.

CONTACT
BADENWEILER ROMAN BATH RUINS
79410 Badenweiler, Germany
www.badruine-badenweiler.de /en

INFORMATION
Staatsbad Badenweiler GmbH
Kaiserstraße 5
79410 Badenweiler, Germany
Phone +49(0) 76 32. 79 91 00
Fax +49(0) 76 32. 79 91 15
info @ sb-badenweiler.de
www.staatsbad-badenweiler.de /en 47

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RÖTTELN
CASTLE

AN IMPRESSIVE STRONGHOLD
IN THE FAR SOUTHWEST

Rötteln Castle (Burg Rötteln) is lo-

cated in the south­western corner of
Baden-Württemberg. It is the third-
largest castle ruin in Baden, and one of
the region’s most impressive Medieval
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fortresses.

CONTACT
RÖTTELN CASTLE
79541 Lörrach-Haagen, Germany
www.burgroetteln.de /en

GENERAL INFORMATION AND

TOUR REGISTRATION
Röttelnbund e. V. Haagen
Phone +49(0) 76 21. 5 64 94
info @ burgruine-roetteln.de
www.burgruine-roetteln.de 

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YBURG CASTLE NEAR

BADEN-BADEN

HISTORICAL LANDMARK OF THE

WINE REGION

The ruined Yburg Castle (Yburg bei

Baden-Baden)– along with its castle res-
taurant – is a popular destination for
day-trippers, and a well-known symbol
of the Rebland wine region of Baden-
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Baden. The restored keep offers fantas-
tic views of the Rhine Valley and the
Black Forest.

CONTACT
YBURG CASTLE NEAR BADEN-BADEN
Burgruine 1
76534 Baden-Baden, Germany
info @ burg-yburg.de
www.burg-yburg.de /en

NOTE
For safety reasons, the entire Yburg Castle
grounds are not currently accessible. Please
find more information at
www.burg-yburg.de /en
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ALT-EBERSTEIN
CASTLE

A PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE

BLACK FOREST

Alt-Eberstein Castle (Burg Alt-Eber­

stein ) occupies a hilltop with an ideal
strategic position. From the keep,
which was built on top of the castle
walls, visitors are greeted by a magnif-
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icent vista of the entire castle, the Black
Forest and the Rhine Valley even as far
as the Vosges Mountains in France.

CONTACT
ALT-EBERSTEIN CASTLE
Rosenstrasse 50
76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
info @ burg-alteberstein.de
www.burg-alteberstein.de /en

NOTE
Alt-Eberstein Castle is not currently
accessible. Please find more information at
www.burg-alteberstein.de /en
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HOHENBADEN
OLD CASTLE

SPECTACULAR ANCESTRAL SEAT OF

THE MARGRAVES OF BADEN

Hohenbaden Old Castle (Altes Schloss

Hohenbaden ) is one of the oldest prop-
erties belonging to the margraves of
Baden, with an origin dating back to
the 12th century. Today, the ruin, with
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its fabulous view, is one of the most
attractive destinations in the northern
Black Forest.

CONTACT
HOHENBADEN OLD CASTLE
Alter Schlossweg 10
76532 Baden-Baden, Germany
info @ altes-schlosshohenbaden.de
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www.altes-schlosshohenbaden.de /en

NOTE
Old Hohenbaden Castle is not currently
accessible. Please find more information at
www.altes-schlosshohenbaden.de /en

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REGION 4

MEDIEVAL MONASTIC
LIFE IN THE
BLACK FOREST
The monks of the Middle Ages had a divine mission: to establish
monasteries in the wilderness, far from civilization. So they built
awe-inspiring edifices in the secluded valleys and lonely foothills
of the Black Forest. The construction of such architectural
masterpieces in these vast, remote forests was, and remains,
a remarkable achievement.

A 81

A6

A 81
A5

Maulbronn Monastery
Maulbronn

A8
Stuttgart

Hirsau Monastery
Calw-Hirsau

A8

A5
Alpirsbach Monastery
Alpirsbach

A 81

Hüfingen Roman Bath Ruins

Hüfingen
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MAULBRONN
MONASTERY

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

WITH AN ENCHANTING ATMOSPHERE

Maulbronn Monastery (Kloster Maul-

bronn) is one of Europe’s most well-
preserved Medieval monastery com-
plexes. It combines a multitude of
architectural styles, ranging from
Romanesque to late Gothic. Later it
became a school, with a number of
illustrious graduates, among them
Nobel laureate Hermann Hesse.

CONTACT
MAULBRONN MONASTERY
Klosterhof 5 61
75433 Maulbronn, Germany
Phone +49(0) 70 43. 92 66 10
Fax +49(0) 70 43. 92 66 11
info @ kloster-maulbronn.de
www.kloster-maulbronn.de /en
Many monasteries offer an atmos-
pheric experience, such as a visit
at nighttime by the light of candles
and torches. You might even get
some Glühwein (mulled wine ) to
keep out the chill.

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ALPIRSBACH
MONASTERY

UNIQUE INSIGHTS INTO A

MONASTERY CHURCH AND SCHOOL

Alpirsbach Monastery (Kloster Alpirs­

bach ) is unique in many ways. It is one
of the few surviving monas­teries in
southwestern Germany that was built
in the spirit of the Hirsau Reforms. In
63
addition, it offers fascinating insights
into everyday life at a 16 th century
boarding school.

CONTACT
ALPIRSBACH MONASTERY
INFORMATION CENTER /
MONASTERY TICKET OFFICE
Klosterplatz 1 64
72275 Alpirsbach, Germany
Phone +49(0) 74 44. 5 10 61
info @ kloster-alpirsbach.de
www.kloster-alpirsbach.de /en

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HÜFINGEN ROMAN
BATH RUINS

ONE OF THE OLDEST BATH

RUINS NORTH OF THE ALPS

Hüfingen Roman Bath Ruins (Römi-

sche Badruine Hüfingen ) are an extra-
ordinary testimony to the Roman
culture of bathing and one of the
oldest examples of baths within a
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fortress north of the Alps.

CONTACT
HÜFINGEN ROMAN BATH RUINS
Schosenweg 1
78183 Hüfingen, Germany
www.badruine-huefingen.de /en

GENERAL INFORMATION AND

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TOUR REGISTRATION
Stadt Hüfingen
Tourismus und Kultur
Hauptstr. 18
78183 Hüfingen, Germany
Phone +49(0) 7 71. 60 09  -  24
Fax +49(0) 7 71. 60 09  -  22
tourismus-kultur @ huefingen.de
www.huefingen.de

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HIRSAU
MONASTERY

A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT
ABBEY IN SCENIC SURROUNDINGS

Formerly a Benedictine abbey, Hirsau Mo-

nastery (Kloster Hirsau ) is of great archi-
tectural significance. Today, the striking
Romanesque and Gothic ruins, set against
the ­scenic backdrop of the Black Forest,
are a beautiful and atmospheric place.

CONTACT
ST. PETER AND PAUL (HIRSAU MONASTERY)
Klosterhof, 75365 Calw-Hirsau, Germany
www.klosterhirsau.de /en

ST. AURELIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 69

Aureliusplatz 7, 75365 Calw-Hirsau, Germany

GENERAL INFORMATION AND

TOUR REGISTRATION
Calw Tourist Information
Phone +49(0) 70 51. 1 67 - 3 99
touristinfo @ calw.de
www.calw.de /Kloster-Hirsau

HIRSAU MONASTERY MUSEUM

Calwer Strasse 6, 75365 Calw-Hirsau 70
Phone +49(0) 70 51. 5 90 15
klostermuseum @ calw.de
www.calw.de /Klostermuseum

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REGION 5

HIDDEN TREASURES
OF THE ROMANTIC
NORTHEAST
Far from any metropolis, as it ever has been, this peaceful, rural
region is home to some of the most beautiful palaces and monasteries.
Here, they have been perfectly preserved. In the courtyards, you
almost expect to come across serving maids and footmen busily preparing
for a lavish banquet. These are hidden treasures just waiting to
be discovered.

Mergentheim Residential Palace

Bad Mergentheim
Weikersheim
Palace and Garden
Weikersheim

Schöntal Monastery
Schöntal
A 81

A6
A6
Großcomburg Monastery
A 81 Schwäbisch Hall Ellwangen Palace
Ellwangen

A8
Stuttgart

A7
A8
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WEIKERSHEIM
PALACE AND GARDENS

A RENAISSANCE
AND BAROQUE DELIGHT

Weikersheim Palace (Schloss Weikers­

heim ) is widely regarded as the most
beautiful palace in the Hohenlohe
region. And the glorious Baroque
garden, with its colorful cast of
72
statues – including the famous Wei-
kersheim dwarfs – is sure to enchant
and delight.

CONTACT
WEIKERSHEIM
PALACE AND GARDENS
Marktplatz 11
97990 Weikersheim, Germany 73
Phone +49(0) 79 34. 9 92 95 - 0
Fax +49(0) 79 34. 9 92 95 - 12
info @ schloss-weikersheim.de
www.schloss-weikersheim.de /en

The “Charming Chambers” were

painstakingly restored and have
shone like new since 2022.

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MERGENTHEIM
RESIDENTIAL PALACE

SEAT OF THE GRAND MASTERS OF

THE TEUTONIC ORDER

For centuries, Mergentheim Residential

Palace (Residenzschloss Mergentheim)
in Bad Mergentheim was the residence
of the Grand Masters of the Teutonic
Order. The monumental complex
75
remains fascinating to this day.

CONTACT
MERGENTHEIM RESIDENTIAL PALACE
Schloss 16
97980 Bad Mergentheim, Germany
Phone +49(0) 79 31. 1 23 06 - 0
Fax +49(0) 79 31. 1 23 06 - 640
info @ schloss-mergentheim.de
www.schloss-mergentheim.de /en 76

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SCHÖNTAL
MONASTERY

BAROQUE GEM AND GÖTZ VON

BERLICHINGEN’S BURIAL PLACE

Unusual for a Cistercian monastery, the

Baroque Schöntal Monastery (Kloster
Schöntal ) is adorned with two towers.
What’s more, the monastery houses
the remains of Götz von Berlichingen.
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CONTACT
SCHÖNTAL MONASTERY
INFORMATION CENTER
IN THE OLD ABBEY
Klosterhof 1
74214 Schöntal, Germany

INFORMATION CENTER
Phone +49(0) 79 43. 89 43 70 79

SCHÖNTAL CITY HALL

Phone +49(0) 79 43. 91 00  -  0

GENERAL INFORMATION AND

TOUR REGISTRATION
Schöntal Monastery Education Center
Phone +49(0) 79 43. 8 94  -  0 SHORT AND LONG MONASTERY TOURS
bildungshaus @ kloster-schoental.de Catholic Parish Office
www.kloster-schoental.de /en Phone +49(0) 79 43. 24 06

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GROSSCOMBURG
MONASTERY

“NEW JERUSALEM” IN THE

KOCHER VALLEY

Grosscomburg Monastery (Kloster

Großcomburg ) – one of Europe’s greatest
gems  – stands strong and majestic, high
above the Kocher Valley. It is known
for two precious treasures: its gold-
81
plated antependium and its Roman-
esque wheel chandelier.

CONTACT
GROSSCOMBURG MONASTERY
Comburg 5 (mailing address)
Großcomburger Weg (GPS address)
74523 Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
info @ kloster-grosscomburg.de
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www.kloster-grosscomburg.de /en

GENERAL INFORMATION AND TOURIST INFORMATION

GROUP TOUR REGISTRATION CITY OF SCHWÄBISCH HALL
Center for Academic Excellence and Hafenmarkt 3
Teacher Training 74523 Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
Comburg branch Phone +49(0) 7 91. 7 51 - 3 86
Phone +49(0) 7 91. 9 30 20 82 Fax +49(0) 7 91. 7 51 - 3 97
Fax +49(0) 7 91. 9 30 20 30 stadtfuehrung @ schwaebischhall.de
poststelle.comburg @ zsl.kv.bwl.de www.schwaebischhall.de

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ELLWANGEN
PALACE

THE IMPOSING RESIDENCE

OF ABBOTS AND PROVOSTS

Large and stately, Ellwangen Palace

(Schloss ob Ellwangen ) is a prominent
landmark for the town of Ellwangen.
The Arkadenhof, a courtyard bounded
by three stories of elegant arcaded
84
balconies, is a remarkable architectural
achievement.

CONTACT
ELLWANGEN PALACE
Schloss 12
73479 Ellwangen, Germany
www.schloss-obellwangen.de /en

GENERAL INFORMATION AND

TOUR REGISTRATION
Palace Museum
Phone +49(0) 79 61. 5 43 80
Fax +49(0) 79 61. 96 93 65
info @ schlossmuseum-ellwangen.de
www.schlossmuseum-ellwangen.de
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REGION 6

ROYAL GRANDEUR
AROUND STUTTGART
It might be a hotbed of high-tech industry, but the Stuttgart region
has retained many reminders of its glorious past. Over centuries, the
dukes of Württemberg left their mark on the region, building splendid
palaces and summer residences, as well as a touching monument to
eternal love, the Sepulchral Chapel for Queen Katharina. To this day,
these are some of the most delightful spots around Stuttgart.

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Ludwigsburg Residential Palace
Favorite Palace
Ludwigsburg

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Solitude Palace
The Sepulchral Chapel
on Württemberg Hill
Stuttgart

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LUDWIGSBURG
RESIDENTIAL PALACE

ONE OF THE LARGEST BAROQUE

PALACES IN GERMANY

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace (Re-

sidenzschloss Ludwigsburg  ) is one
of the largest Baroque buildings in
Europe to survive in its original condi-
tion. It offers a striking tour through
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the centuries – from Baroque to Rococo
to Neoclassical.

CONTACT
LUDWIGSBURG RESIDENTIAL PALACE
Schlossstrasse 30
71634 Ludwigsburg, Germany
Phone +49(0) 71 41. 18 64 00
Fax +49(0) 71 41. 18 64 50
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info @ schloss-ludwigsburg.de
www.schloss-ludwigsburg.de /en

NOTE
Due to renovations, guided tours of Lud-
wigsburg Residential Palace are currently
being rerouted. For more information, go to “Kinderreich”  is a unique interactive
www.schloss-ludwigsburg.de /en museum, just for children. Young
visitors are encouraged to get their
hands on everything; they can even
dress up and sit on a throne.

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LUDWIGSBURG
FAVORITE PALACE

A SUMMER RESIDENCE
SET IN SPACIOUS PARKLAND

The Baroque Favorite Palace (Schloss

Favorite ) in Ludwigsburg, which once
served Duke Eberhard Ludwig as a
summer residence and hunting palace,
boasts fully preserved Neoclassical
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interiors.

CONTACT
LUDWIGSBURG FAVORITE PALACE
Favoritepark 1
71634 Ludwigsburg, Germany
Phone +49(0) 71 41. 18 64 00
Fax +49(0) 71 41. 18 64 50
info @ schloss-favorite-ludwigsburg.de
www.schloss-favorite-ludwigsburg.de /en 91

NOTE
Ludwigsburg Favorite Palace is currently
only open to group and special tours
(from mid March to mid November).
Please find more information at
www.schloss-favorite-ludwigsburg.de  / en

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SEPULCHRAL CHAPEL
ON THE WÜRTTEMBERG

MONUMENT
TO ETERNAL LOVE

The Sepulchral Chapel on Württemberg

hill (Grabkapelle auf dem Württem-
berg ) was erected by King Wilhelm
I in memory of his beloved wife
Katharina, who died at a young age.
Offering spectacular views of Stutt-
gart, this monument to eternal love is
considered Baden-Württemberg’s most
romantic spot.

CONTACT 93

THE SEPULCHRAL CHAPEL

ON WÜRTTEMBERG HILL
Württembergstrasse 340
70327 Stuttgart, Germany
Phone +49(0) 7 11. 33 71 49
info @ grabkapelle-rotenberg.de
www.grabkapelle-rotenberg.de /en

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SOLITUDE
PALACE

HUNTING PALACE AND SUMMER

RESIDENCE WITH GLORIOUS VIEWS

Solitude Palace (Schloss Solitude ) is

Duke Carl Eugen’s most ambitious
and most personal creation. An
impressive architectural ensemble and
spectacular views make it exceptional.
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CONTACT
SOLITUDE PALACE
Solitude 1
70197 Stuttgart, Germany
Phone +49(0) 7 11. 3 51 47 72
Fax +49(0) 7 11. 6 20 50 51
info @ schloss-solitude.de
www.schloss-solitude.de /en
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 REGION 7

HOMELANDS OF
THE HOHENSTAUFEN
DYNASTY
The homelands of the famous Hohenstaufen dynasty – also known
as the Staufer – are rich in history. The beauty of this landscape adds
to its charm. The sweeping views from the top of the impressive
Hohen­staufen hill take in a castle and a monastery, both inextricably
linked to the legendary House of Hohenstaufen. And all within
walking distance of each other.

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Lorch Monastery
Lorch
A8
Wäscherschloss Castle
Stuttgart Wäschenbeuren
Hohenstaufen
Göppingen

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LORCH
MONASTERY

THE STAUFER
BURIAL SITE

In medieval times, Lorch Monastery

(Kloster Lorch ) was the Hohenstaufen
family’s place of worship and burial
site. Several family members were laid
to rest here, including Irene, daughter
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of a Byzantine emperor and wife of
King Philipp of Schwaben.

CONTACT
LORCH MONASTERY – TOURISM OFFICE
AND STAUFER FALCONRY
Klosterstrasse 2
73547 Lorch, Germany
Phone +49(0) 71 72. 92 84 97
99
Fax +49(0) 71 72. 18 82 48
info @ kloster-lorch.com
www.kloster-lorch.com

INTERESTING FACTS
www.klosterlorch.de /en
Guided walks take in the Limes –  t he
old Roman frontier –  or both Lorch
VISIT OTHER STAUFER
Monastery and Wäscherschloss Castle.
MONUMENTS:
www.burg-waescherschloss.de /en
The area is a paradise for hikers !
www.burgruine-hohenstaufen.de /en

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HOHENSTAUFEN
CASTLE RUINS

ANCESTRAL CASTLE OF THE

STAUFER DYNASTY

The castle on the Hohenstaufen (Burg-

ruine Hohenstaufen) was an important
hub of political power well into the
late Middle Ages. Records show that
Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa stayed
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here in 1181.

CONTACT
HOHENSTAUFEN – INFORMATION DESK
INSIDE CITY HALL
Hauptstrasse 1
73033 Göppingen, Germany
Phone +49(0) 7161. 6 50 44 44
Fax +49(0) 7161. 6 50 44 09
ipunkt @ goeppingen.de 102

www.erlebe-dein-goeppingen.de

INTERESTING FACTS
www.burgruine-hohenstaufen.de /en

VISIT OTHER STAUFER

MONUMENTS:
www.klosterlorch.de /en
www.burg-waescherschloss.de /en

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WÄSCHERSCHLOSS
CASTLE

INTACT FORTIFICATIONS OF
THE STAUFERS

Of the many castles that once encir-

cled Hohenstaufen, Wäscherschloss
Castle (Burg Wäscherschloss) is the most
intact, captivating all with its distinc-
tive character.
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CONTACT
WÄSCHERSCHLOSS CASTLE
73116 Wäschenbeuren, Germany
Phone +49(0) 71 72. 9 15 21 11
info @ burg-waescherschloss.de
www.burg-waescherschloss.de /en

VISIT OTHER STAUFER

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MONUMENTS:
www.klosterlorch.de /en
www.burgruine-hohenstaufen.de /en

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REGION 8

FROM SCHÖNBUCH
TO ALBTRAUF
This is where rulers would meet to go hunting in the broad expanses of
forest between Schönbuch and the Swabian Alb. Today it is not so
much a question of hunting but of hiking and enjoying the charm of
­the landscape. And gazing in awe at the finest quality of Gothic
architecture in Bebenhausen, in the mighty Württemberger Residential
Palace in Urach, or delighting in the charms of the ducal widow’s seat in
Kirchheim unter Teck and the breathtaking view from the Hohenneuffen
Fortress Ruins. The Domnick Collection in Nürtingen provides
an opportunity to experience modern art in a unique atmosphere.

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Stuttgart

Kirchheim Palace
Kirchheim u. Teck
The Domnick Collection
Nürtingen Hohenneuffen Fortress Ruins A
Bebenhausen
Monastery and Palace
Tübingen
Urach Residential Palace A8
Bad Urach
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BEBENHAUSEN
MONASTERY AND PALACE

AN EXTRAORDINARY ENSEMBLE
IN AN IDYLLIC SETTING

A tour around the monastery church,

summer refectory, dormitory and well
house brings the history of this former
Cistercian monastery to life. Founded
in 1183 –1184, Bebenhausen Monastery
107
(Kloster Bebenhausen ) is nestled in the
gently rolling hills of the Schönbuch
Nature Reserve. In the 19th century,
the kings of Württemberg converted
parts of the complex into a private
hunting palace (Schloss Bebenhausen ).
You can still admire the original fur-
nishings today.

108

CONTACT
BEBENHAUSEN MONASTERY
AND PALACE
Im Schloss
72074 Tübingen-Bebenhausen,
Germany A surprisingly impressive sight:
Phone +49(0) 70 71. 60 28 02 Bebenhausen Palace’s early 20 th
Fax +49(0) 70 71. 60 28 03 century kitchen has been perfectly
info @ kloster-bebenhausen.de
www.kloster-bebenhausen.de /en
preserved. See state-of-the-art
technology from a century ago !

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URACH RESIDENTIAL
PALACE

ONE OF WÜRTTEMBERG‘S LATE

MEDIEVAL PALACES

Modelled on the Altes Schloss (Old

Castle) in Stuttgart, Urach Residential
Palace (Residenzschloss Urach) was built
in the late 14 th century and soon
became the home of Count Ludwig I
110
von Württemberg. After the reunifica-
tion of Württemberg in 1482, the
palace became a well-frequented resi-
dence and hunting lodge for the
Dukes of Württemberg.

CONTACT
URACH RESIDENTIAL PALACE
Bismarckstrasse 18 111
72574 Bad Urach, Germany
Phone +49(0) 71 25. 15 84  -  90
Fax +49(0) 71 25. 15 84 - 99
info @ schloss-urach.de
www.schloss-urach.de /en

NOTE
Urach Residential Palace is expected to
be closed until Fall 2024 due to extensive
construction work.

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DOMNICK
COLLECTION

A COMPLETE SYNTHESIS
OF ART

On the Oberensingen Heights, the

doctor and art collector, Ottomar
Domnick, created an extraordinary
synthesis of modern art, combining
landscape, architecture and visual arts.
113

CONTACT
DOMNICK COLLECTION
Oberensinger Höhe 4
72622 Nürtingen, Germany
Phone +49(0) 70 22. 5 14 14
stiftung @ domnick.de
www.domnick.de /en

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 115

KIRCHHEIM
PALACE

A FORTRESS AND DOWERS

HOUSE

An attractive Renaissance-style build-

ing, Kirchheim Palace (Schloss Kirch-
heim) is probably the most well-main-
tained example of the fortresses built
by the Duchy of Württemberg. And as
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the only remaining dower house, or
widows’ residence, it offers a rare
glimpse into 19 th century home life.

CONTACT
KIRCHHEIM PALACE
Schlossplatz 8
(Access via Alleenstrasse)
73230 Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany 117
info @ schloss-kirchheim.de
www.schloss-kirchheim.de /en

GENERAL INFORMATION
Bebenhausen Palace Administration
Phone +49(0) 70 71. 60 28  -  02
Fax +49(0) 70 71. 60 28  -  03

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HOHENNEUFFEN
FORTRESS RUINS

REGIONAL FORTRESS IN A
SPECTACULAR SETTING AT
THE ALBTRAUF

At the edge of the Swabian Mountains,

high above the city of Neuffen are the
remains of one of the largest hilltop
castles in southern Germany, offering a
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breathtaking panoramic view of Würt-
temberg’s lovely cultural landscape.

CONTACT
HOHENNEUFFEN FORTRESS RUINS
72639 Neuffen, Germany

GENERAL INFORMATION AND

TOUR REGISTRATION 120
Information Center for Urach
Residential Palace
Phone +49(0) 71 25. 15 84  -  90
info @ festungsruine-hohenneuffen.de
www.festungsruine-hohenneuffen.de /en
FALCONRY
HOHENNEUFFEN FORTRESS RESTAURANT Wolfgang Weller
Phone +49(0) 70 25. 22 06 Phone +49(0) 1 73. 65 56 - 2 81
kontakt @ hohenneuffen.de wolfgang @ falkner-wolfgang-weller.de
www.hohenneuffen.de www.falkner-wolfgang-weller.de

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 REGION 9

MONASTERIES AND
CELTS IN UPPER SWABIA
A wealth of art, devout traditions and archaeological treasures from
pre-Christian times – this is Upper Swabia, a landscape that seems
almost tailor-made for the perfect vacation. The cultural landscapes
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of the Celtic city of Heuneburg and the monasteries from the Middle
Ages and Baroque A 6 periods offer the most in-depth impression of this
A6
abundant region and its rich history: feats of achievement from
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centuries of human history.

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Stuttgart

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Wiblingen Monastery
Ulm-Wiblingen

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Heiligkreuztal Monastery
Altheim

Heuneburg – Celtic city of Pyrene

Herbertingen-Hundersingen Ochsenhausen Monastery
Ochsenhausen

Schussenried Monastery
Bad Schussenried

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SCHUSSENRIED
MONASTERY

A CAPTIVATING CULTURAL SITE

WITH HEAVENLY BAROQUE STYLE

Schussenried Monastery (Kloster Schuss-

enried ) enchants visitors with one of
the most beautiful libraries in south-
ern Germany. In addition, it offers a
rich and varied program of cultural
122
events.

CONTACT
SCHUSSENRIED MONASTERY
Neues Kloster 1
88427 Bad Schussenried, Germany
Phone +49(0) 75 83. 92 69 - 1 40
Fax +49(0) 75 83. 92 69 - 1 11
info @ kloster-schussenried.de
www.kloster-schussenried.de /en 123

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WIBLINGEN
MONASTERY

A MONUMENTAL MONASTERY
WITH A GRAND LIBRARY

Wiblingen Monastery (Kloster Wiblin-

gen ) and its church represent the final
masterpiece of Baroque architecture in
Upper Swabia. The interior of the
library is considered one of the finest
examples of Rococo architecture.

CONTACT
WIBLINGEN MONASTERY
Schlossstrasse 38
89079 Ulm-Wiblingen, Germany 125
Phone +49(0) 7 31. 5 02 89 75
Fax +49(0) 7 31. 5 02 58 12
info @ kloster-wiblingen.de
www.kloster-wiblingen.de /en

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OCHSENHAUSEN
MONASTERY

A SPLENDIDLY PRESERVED
MONASTERY COMPLEX

Ochsenhausen Monastery (Kloster

Ochsenhausen ) is one of the highlights
of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route.
The well-preserved monastery complex
displays Baroque style in all its glory.
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CONTACT
OCHSENHAUSEN MONASTERY
Schlossbezirk 4 /1
88416 Ochsenhausen, Germany
www.kloster-ochsenhausen.de /en

GENERAL INFORMATION AND TOUR

REGISTRATION FOR THE MONASTERY
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MUSEUM AND CONVENT BUILDING
Phone +49(0) 73 52. 94 14 60

BASILICA TOUR REGISTRATION

Catholic Basilica Parish Office
Phone +49(0) 73 52. 82 59
Fax +49(0) 73 52. 46 19
stgeorg.ochsenhausen @ drs.de

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HEUNEBURG –
CELTIC CITY OF PYRENE

EUROPE’S MOST IMPORTANT

CELTIC CITADEL

This Celtic hilltop settlement is the

oldest city north of the Alps. In the
6 th century BCE – while ancient Rome
was still a small city on the Tiber
river – Heuneburg was in its heyday,
131
something reflected in the sensational
archaeological finds discovered there.

CONTACT
HEUNEBURG – CELTIC CITY OF PYRENE
Heuneburg 1 – 2
88518 Herbertingen-Hundersingen,
Germany
Phone +49(0) 75 86. 8 95 94 05
info @ heuneburg-pyrene.de 132

www.heuneburg-pyrene.de /en

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HEILIGKREUZTAL
MONASTERY

A CISTERCIAN CONVENT
FULL OF TREASURES

Heiligkreuztal Monastery (Kloster

Heiligkreuztal) is a hidden gem rich in
cultural heritage, with much to offer
visitors. The architecture alone makes
the journey worthwhile: The Convent
Church, Bruder­kirche (Church of Broth-
ers ) and other monastic buildings tell
the story of their construction over the
centuries.

CONTACT 134

HEILIGKREUZTAL MONASTERY
Am Münster
88499 Altheim-Heiligkreuztal, Germany
www.klosterheiligkreuztal.de /en

INFORMATION ON TOURS OF THE

MONASTERY BUILDINGS
Conference center reception
Phone +49(0) 73 71. 93 12 30
135
GENERAL INFORMATION
Schussenried Monastery Administration Office
Phone +49(0) 75 83. 92 69 - 1 40
info @ kloster-schussenried.de

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 REGION 10

HIGHLIGHTS OF
THE LAKE
CONSTANCE REGION
The region around Lake Constance is stunningly beautiful, to the
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de­­light of tourists, who are only its latest admirers. In harmony
with the captivatingA6 scenery, the area’s former notable inhabitants
A6
constructed a series of architectural masterpieces. And all these
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proud monasteries, enchanting castles, and Baroque palaces are accom­-
A5
panied by a glorious backdrop: the sparkling lake in the distance.

A8

Stuttgart

A7
A8

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Hohentwiel Fortress Ruins

Singen Salem Monastery and Palace
Salem A7

Meersburg New Palace Tettnang New Palace

Prince‘s Little House Tettnang
Meersburg
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SALEM MONASTERY
AND PALACE

ONE OF SOUTHERN GERMANY’S

LARGEST CISTERCIAN MONASTERIES

The former Cistercian monastery at

Salem is one of the most important
cultural heritage sites in the Lake
Constance region, and one of the most
beautiful. Salem Monastery and Palace
137
(Kloster und Schloss Salem ) is a singu-
lar combination of Gothic solemnity
and Baroque splendour.

CONTACT
SALEM MONASTERY AND PALACE
88682 Salem, Germany
Phone +49(0) 75 53. 9 16 53 - 36
Fax +49(0) 75 53. 9 16 53 - 34 138
schloss @ salem.de
www.salem.de /en

The Monastery Museum inside the

prelature, with its famous Strigel
Altar; and the Fire Brigade Museum
(near the Sennhof ) with rare fire
pumps dating back to 1705, are
unforgettable experiences.

Highlights of the Lake Constance region 59

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MEERSBURG
NEW PALACE

EPISCOPALIAN BAROQUE
RESIDENCE AT LAKE CONSTANCE

This former residence of the Prince-

Bishops of Constance is an impressive
sight, with its majestic staircase
designed by Balthasar Neumann – and
spectacular panoramic views.
140

CONTACT
MEERSBURG NEW PALACE
Schlossplatz 12
88709 Meersburg, Germany
Phone +49(0) 75 32. 80 79 41 - 0
Fax +49(0) 75 32. 80 79 41 - 19
info @ neues-schloss-meersburg.de
www.neues-schloss-meersburg.de /en
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MEERSBURG PRINCE’S
LITTLE HOUSE

ANNETTE VON DROSTE-

HÜLSHOFF’S IDYLLIC HOME

The historic Prince’s Little House

(Fürstenhäusle Meersburg) offers a
breathtaking view of Lake Constance.
The beautifully decorated museum
rooms convey a very special impres-
sion of life in the Biedermeier era
and offer a kind of private visit with
famous poet Annette von Droste-
Hülshoff.

CONTACT
MEERSBURG PRINCE’S LITTLE HOUSE
Stettener Strasse 11 143
88709 Meersburg, Germany
Phone +49(0) 75 32. 60 88
Fax +49(0) 75 32. 80 79 41 - 19
info @ fuerstenhaeusle.de
www.fuerstenhaeusle.de /en

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HOHENTWIEL
FORTRESS RUINS

THE MOST BREATHTAKING PANO-

RAMA IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

Hohentwiel’s imposing ramparts and

casemates, its fallen towers and defiant
ruins, still evoke the military might of
this once-invincible fortress.

146

CONTACT
HOHENTWIEL FORTRESS RUINS
Auf dem Hohentwiel 2 a
78224 Singen, Germany

INFORMATION CENTER
Phone +49(0) 77 31. 6 91  -  78
info @ festungsruine-hohentwiel.de
www.festungsruine-hohentwiel.de /en
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TETTNANG
NEW PALACE

THE BEST OF BAROQUE

IN UPPER SWABIA

Tettnang New Palace (Neues Schloss

Tettnang ) is one of the most beautiful
palaces in Upper Swabia. Its spectac-
ular Baroque interiors are among the
finest in the region.
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CONTACT
TETTNANG NEW PALACE
Montfortplatz 1
88069 Tettnang, Germany
Phone +49(0) 75 42. 9 46 98 40
info @ schloss-tettnang.de
www.schloss-tettnang.de /en

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TOUR REGISTRATION
Tourist Information
Phone +49(0) 75 42. 51 05 00
tourist-info @ tettnang.de
www.tettnang.de

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Bruchsal Palace
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Wäscherschloss Castle Palace
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Wäschenbeuren
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Yburg Castle Maulbronn Monastery
Hirsau Monastery
Ludwigsburg
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Strasbourg Alt-Eberstein Castle Maulbronn Kirchheim Palace
Baden-Baden Calw-Hirsau Lorch Monastery
Rastatt Residential Palace Kirchheim
Favorite Palace The Domnick Collection Lorch
Solitude Palace
Nürtingen Hohenneuffen Fortress Ruins
Rastatt The Sepulchral Chapel A7
Bebenhausen Neuffen
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Hochburg Castle Bad Urach Heiligkreuztal Monastery
Altheim Munich
Emmendingen
Wiblingen Monastery
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Alpirsbach Monastery Herbertingen-Hundersingen
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Alpirsbach
Hüfingen Roman Bath Ruins Schussenried Monastery
Hüfingen Bad Schussenried

Badenweiler Castle A 81
Hohentwiel Fortress Ruins
Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins Singen
Hochburg Castle Heiligkreuztal
Salem Monastery Monastery
and Palace
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Meersburg New Palace
Herbertingen-Hundersingen Ochsenhausen Monastery
Rötteln Castle Prince’s Little House Tettnang
Ochsenhausen
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Hüfingen Bad Schussenried

Badenweiler Castle Hohentwiel Fortress Ruins

Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins Singen
Badenweiler Salem Monastery and Palace
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an overview of the locations of the palaces, castles,

With more than 150 different event loca-
monasteries and gardens described in this brochure.
tions, the palaces, monasteries, gardens and
castles of Baden-Württemberg offer you a
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Peter Brüning; 114 Günther Bayerl, Berto Lardera; 115, 117 Thomas Kiehl; 125, 128, 144 Steffen Hauswirth; 138 Wenger Merz; 139 Helmuth Scham; 142 Bernhard Wrobel; 143 Staatliche Schlösser

variety of unique settings for unforgettable

68, 69 Dieter Geißler; 74 Jens Hackmann; 77 Jürgen Besserer; 78, 79, 99, 135 Dieter Jaeger; 85, 87, 134 Joachim Feist; 88 Ralf Cohen; 89 StadlerMedienService; 101 Vermögen und Bau BW; 105 SV
3, 6, 9, 11, 34, 38, 63, 64, 151, 152, 154 Niels Schubert; 7, 12, 15, 16, 23, 26, 30, 39, 42, 43, 45, 46, 54, 62, 66, 67, 72, 86, 92, 95, 97, 100, 102, 103, 104, 109, 118, 120, 122, 124, 127, 129, 133,

Ludwigsburg; 106, 107, 108 Rose Hajdu; 110 Tom Philippi; 111 Augustin Fotografie; 112 Günther Bayerl, Paul Stohrer, Rudolf Hoflehner, Volkmar Haase; 113 Michael Steinert, Willi Baumeister,
136, 145, 146 Achim Mende; 14, 96 Andrea Rachele; 17, 21, 22, 36, 41, 48, 49, 50, 70, 73, 93, 123, 141, 147 Arnim Weischer; 18 Christoph Hermann; 19, 20 Marco Vedana; 24 Ina Friedrich;
25 Fa. Herrmann; 37 Lutz Hecker; 40 Alexander Brinkmann; 44, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 98, 116, 137 Author unknown; 47 RP Freiburg Ref. Denkmalpflege; 60 Günther Beck; 65 Roland Sigwart;

events. Find out more at:

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Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten
Baden-Württemberg
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Schlossraum 22 a
76646 Bruchsal, Germany
of options to choose from: from tours with
guides in historical costume, or catching up
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