Castles and palaces

The former Deutschorden Castle Kapfenburg has been used by the International Music School Academy Kulturzentrum Schloss Kapfenburg since 1999.

The Stauferland - its distinctive landmarks are the three "Emperor Hills" (Drei Kaiserberge) Hohenstaufen, Rechberg and Stuifen. The trio shapes the landscape widely visible between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Göppingen.

Welcome to Owen! The ducal town of owen lies on foot of the Teck, in the Lenninger Valley along the Lauter. Owen offers exceptional treasures, that sometimes need a second look to be discovered.

Langenburg Castle, since 1235 residence of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, intrigues with splendid architecture and fantastic location high above the Jagst valley.

The German Two-Wheeler and NSU Museum is located in the Teutonic Order Castle in Neckarsulm and offers a fascinating journey through the history of bicycles and motorcycles.

Steinsberg Castle is an architectural masterpiece from the Staufer period and today a popular excursion destination in Kraichgau.

Many stories entwine around the castle ruin Weinsberg, an imperial castle from the 11th century. How it came to its name Burg Weibertreu is one of them.

Thanks to its special beauty, the castle garden in the Schwetzingen is one of the masterpieces of European garden art.

As the "Pearl of the Baroque", Castle of Baldern draws attention to itself: magnificent salons, chambers and the magnificent ballroom with original inventory may be visited.

The history and architecture of Neuenbürg Castle have undergone many changes in 800 years. Today, Neuenbürg Castle with its museum and varied cultural programme is a popular destination for visitors.

The residence palace Ludwigsburg offers a special baroque experience with an impressive palace complex, several pleasure palaces and the large park known as the "Blooming Baroque".

Culture experiences in princely atmosphere, strolls through the idyllic palace gardens and attractive cycling routes around the starting point of the famous Donau cycling path – all of that and much more awaits you in Donaueschingen.

The baroque garden of the palace square with fountain, music pavilion and anniversary column is one of the main squares and a lively meeting place of Stuttgart.

Prunn Castle, close to the town of Riedenburg, is renowned for its permanent exhibition on the Nibelungenlied, a medieval epic poem. Today, it is on display in the Bavarian State Library.

The mighty castle of Stettenfels, built in the 11th century, towers over the community of Untergruppenbach and is a popular venue for events.