Holiday areas in Baden-Württemberg
The Swabian Alb (Schwäbische Alb), The rough, mountainous at the heart
of Baden-Württemberg, is a complete contrast with its limestone rock faces
and plateaus with juniper-bushes.
Lake Constance, Germany's largest inland lake, has an almost Mediterranean
character. Lake Constance lies nestled in a lovely landscape of hills and
mountains between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Lichtenstein.
The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) , with its romantic valleys, green meadows
and lakes embedded in dark woods, has an atmosphere of mystery. The
Black Forest, measuring almost 200 kilometres from north to south and 60
kilometres from east to west, is not only Germany's most varied holiday
region but also one of its largest and probably the best-known throughout
the world.
The Romantic Route (Romantische Straße) of the lower Neckar valley is
lined by famous vineyards and proud castles. Beautiful towns and the river
Tauber form the backdrop to a car or cycle tour along the romantic route.
The Odenwald, a wooded mountain region with its mediaeval towns and
castles, is the ideal place for relaxation far away from the noise and bustle of
the city.
The Hohenlohe Region features imposing castles and palaces and the idyllic
valleys of the Kocher and Jagst make a paradise for cyclists, canoeing
enthusiasts and people interested in culture.
The Swabian Alb (Schwäbische Alb), The rough, mountainous at the heart
of Baden-Württemberg, is a complete contrast with its limestone rock faces
and plateaus with juniper-bushes.
Lake Constance, Germany's largest inland lake, has an almost Mediterranean
character. Lake Constance lies nestled in a lovely landscape of hills and
mountains between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Lichtenstein.
The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) , with its romantic valleys, green meadows
and lakes embedded in dark woods, has an atmosphere of mystery. The
Black Forest, measuring almost 200 kilometres from north to south and 60
kilometres from east to west, is not only Germany's most varied holiday
region but also one of its largest and probably the best-known throughout
the world.
The Romantic Route (Romantische Straße) of the lower Neckar valley is
lined by famous vineyards and proud castles. Beautiful towns and the river
Tauber form the backdrop to a car or cycle tour along the romantic route.
The Odenwald, a wooded mountain region with its mediaeval towns and
castles, is the ideal place for relaxation far away from the noise and bustle of
the city.
The Hohenlohe Region features imposing castles and palaces and the idyllic
valleys of the Kocher and Jagst make a paradise for cyclists, canoeing
enthusiasts and people interested in culture.
The Carefree Traveller
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg, with its regional capital of Stuttgart, is the third largest
German Federal State. It stretches from Lake of Constance, also referred to
as the ‘Swabian Sea’ to the River Rhine in the west and the River Main in the
north. Three low mountain ranges give the landscape its typical face: the
Black Forest, The Swabian Mountains and the Odenwald.
Baden-Württemberg is divided into 35 districts (Landkreise) and 9
independent cities (See Map)
Baden-Württemberg is home to some of the oldest, most renowned and
prestigious universities in Germany:the universities of Freiburg, Heidelberg
and Tübingen. Other university towns are Karlsruhe, Konstanz, Mannheim
and Ulm. Two universities are located in the state capital Stuttgart, the
University of Hohenheim and the University of Stuttgart. Ludwigsburg is home
to the national film school Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
Baden-Württemberg has an infinite number of destinations worth discovering.
The area is known for its romantic castles and palaces, the elegant health
resorts and towns which have retained their mediaeval ambiance, beautiful
countryside, some of Europe's finest vineyards, Europe's largest zoological-
botanical gardens and world-renowned festivals.
German Federal State. It stretches from Lake of Constance, also referred to
as the ‘Swabian Sea’ to the River Rhine in the west and the River Main in the
north. Three low mountain ranges give the landscape its typical face: the
Black Forest, The Swabian Mountains and the Odenwald.
Baden-Württemberg is divided into 35 districts (Landkreise) and 9
independent cities (See Map)
Baden-Württemberg is home to some of the oldest, most renowned and
prestigious universities in Germany:the universities of Freiburg, Heidelberg
and Tübingen. Other university towns are Karlsruhe, Konstanz, Mannheim
and Ulm. Two universities are located in the state capital Stuttgart, the
University of Hohenheim and the University of Stuttgart. Ludwigsburg is home
to the national film school Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
Baden-Württemberg has an infinite number of destinations worth discovering.
The area is known for its romantic castles and palaces, the elegant health
resorts and towns which have retained their mediaeval ambiance, beautiful
countryside, some of Europe's finest vineyards, Europe's largest zoological-
botanical gardens and world-renowned festivals.
Buehlertal: A little river in the Black Forest
Taste the real world
famous Black Forest
torte while you are
here on holiday. It´s
made of a chocolate
cake base, cherries,
cream and a good
dash of Black Forest
cherry schnapps.
famous Black Forest
torte while you are
here on holiday. It´s
made of a chocolate
cake base, cherries,
cream and a good
dash of Black Forest
cherry schnapps.
The Bollenhut, a
traditional hat with
pompoms. Worn in
three Schwarzwald
parishes: Gutach,
Wolfach-Kirnbach, and
Hornberg-Reichenbach
traditional hat with
pompoms. Worn in
three Schwarzwald
parishes: Gutach,
Wolfach-Kirnbach, and
Hornberg-Reichenbach
The former Cistercian
monastery of
Maulbronn is one of
the best-preserved
monasteries with
examples of every
architectural style and
trend from Medieaval
to the Late Gothic
periods.
monastery of
Maulbronn is one of
the best-preserved
monasteries with
examples of every
architectural style and
trend from Medieaval
to the Late Gothic
periods.
Lichtenstein Castle is a
fairy-tale styled castle, near
Honau in the Swabian Alb,
Baden-Württemberg, Its
self-descriptive name in
English means "light
(colored) stone." Historically
there has been a castle on
the site since around 1200.
The castle is owned by the
Dukes of Urach, but is open
to visitors.
fairy-tale styled castle, near
Honau in the Swabian Alb,
Baden-Württemberg, Its
self-descriptive name in
English means "light
(colored) stone." Historically
there has been a castle on
the site since around 1200.
The castle is owned by the
Dukes of Urach, but is open
to visitors.
Hohenzollern Castle is
the ancestral seat of
Prussian Kings and
German Emperors as
well as the Swabian
branch of the Princes
of Hohenzollern.
the ancestral seat of
Prussian Kings and
German Emperors as
well as the Swabian
branch of the Princes
of Hohenzollern.
Castles and Palaces
Schloss Ludwigsburg (Ludwigsburg Palace) Germany's largest baroque
palace, is surrounded by an extensive park. When flowers in the park are in
full bloom over summer - the so-called ‘Blooming Baroque’ - the fairy tale
gardens are visited by hundreds of thousand of visitors . It is located in the
city of Ludwigsburg (12 km north of Stuttgart's city centre).
Schloss Lichtenstein (Lichtenstein Castle) has been a very popular castle
because of its fairytale appearance, but in its original shape it was rather
plain, with the lower rooms of the castle carved directly into the rock
formation that supports it. There is a throat ditch separating the peak on
which it was built from the rest of the hill top. The castle was turned into a
hunting lodge in 1802 for its royal owners, the dukes of Wurttemberg.
Schloss Hohenzollern (Hohenzollern Castle) is the ancestral seat of the
Prussian Kings and German Emperors as well as the Swabian branch of the
Princes of Hohenzollern. It ranks among Europe’s most famous and popular
castles. The stunning panorama of the picturesque landscape is worth the
trip. The castle is open year-round with daily guided tours.
Schloss Heidelberger (Heidelberg Castle) is a massive structure that has
perservered despite the extensive damage sustained over the course of its
800 year existence. It sits at the west end of the Burgenstrasse (Germany's
Castle Street), a short drive north of the Black Forest. The castle has only
been partially restored since its destruction in the 17th century. From 80 m
(262 feet) up the slope of Königstuhl hill, it dominates Heidelberg, one of the
better-preserved and picturesque cities in western Germany.
Schloss Neuenstein (Neuenstein Castle) is the former residence of the
'Grafen von Hohenlohe'. The castle is a Renaissance construction (1565)
which is reminiscent of French palaces from this period. The present premises
were completed in the early part of the seventeenth century. Characteristic
features are the high, decorated gables and the stout angle-turrets, one of
which is fashioned as a belfry.
Schloss Schwetzingen (Schwetzingen Palace) was once the summer
residence of the Palatinate Prince Electors. The Palace and garden provided
the stylish backdrop for splendid court festivities. Diverse architectural
elements adorn and structure the gardens. The best-known are the
luxurious "Badhaus" (Bath House) of the Elector and the Mosque. Popular
special tours are offered at Schwetzingen Palace as part or the series
"Aspects of an Age". The palace tours focus on the history of Schwetzingen
Palace with articular attention to the reign of Carl Theodor from 1742-1799.
Schloss Mannheimer (Mannheim Palace) in Baden-Württemberg is one of
the largest baroque palaces in Europe, second only to the Palace of
Versailles. A landmark of the city of Mannheim, it was originally the main
residence of the Prince-electors of the Electoral Palatinate. It is now primarily
used by the University of Mannheim.
Schloss Ludwigsburg (Ludwigsburg Palace) Germany's largest baroque
palace, is surrounded by an extensive park. When flowers in the park are in
full bloom over summer - the so-called ‘Blooming Baroque’ - the fairy tale
gardens are visited by hundreds of thousand of visitors . It is located in the
city of Ludwigsburg (12 km north of Stuttgart's city centre).
Schloss Lichtenstein (Lichtenstein Castle) has been a very popular castle
because of its fairytale appearance, but in its original shape it was rather
plain, with the lower rooms of the castle carved directly into the rock
formation that supports it. There is a throat ditch separating the peak on
which it was built from the rest of the hill top. The castle was turned into a
hunting lodge in 1802 for its royal owners, the dukes of Wurttemberg.
Schloss Hohenzollern (Hohenzollern Castle) is the ancestral seat of the
Prussian Kings and German Emperors as well as the Swabian branch of the
Princes of Hohenzollern. It ranks among Europe’s most famous and popular
castles. The stunning panorama of the picturesque landscape is worth the
trip. The castle is open year-round with daily guided tours.
Schloss Heidelberger (Heidelberg Castle) is a massive structure that has
perservered despite the extensive damage sustained over the course of its
800 year existence. It sits at the west end of the Burgenstrasse (Germany's
Castle Street), a short drive north of the Black Forest. The castle has only
been partially restored since its destruction in the 17th century. From 80 m
(262 feet) up the slope of Königstuhl hill, it dominates Heidelberg, one of the
better-preserved and picturesque cities in western Germany.
Schloss Neuenstein (Neuenstein Castle) is the former residence of the
'Grafen von Hohenlohe'. The castle is a Renaissance construction (1565)
which is reminiscent of French palaces from this period. The present premises
were completed in the early part of the seventeenth century. Characteristic
features are the high, decorated gables and the stout angle-turrets, one of
which is fashioned as a belfry.
Schloss Schwetzingen (Schwetzingen Palace) was once the summer
residence of the Palatinate Prince Electors. The Palace and garden provided
the stylish backdrop for splendid court festivities. Diverse architectural
elements adorn and structure the gardens. The best-known are the
luxurious "Badhaus" (Bath House) of the Elector and the Mosque. Popular
special tours are offered at Schwetzingen Palace as part or the series
"Aspects of an Age". The palace tours focus on the history of Schwetzingen
Palace with articular attention to the reign of Carl Theodor from 1742-1799.
Schloss Mannheimer (Mannheim Palace) in Baden-Württemberg is one of
the largest baroque palaces in Europe, second only to the Palace of
Versailles. A landmark of the city of Mannheim, it was originally the main
residence of the Prince-electors of the Electoral Palatinate. It is now primarily
used by the University of Mannheim.
Schloss Ludwigsburg and Baroque Gardens
(near Stuttgart, Germany) from the south.
(near Stuttgart, Germany) from the south.
Heidelberg Castle,
one the best-known
castles of Germany
is a destination for
visitors from all over
the world.
one the best-known
castles of Germany
is a destination for
visitors from all over
the world.
Neuenstein Castle
is one of the most
beautiful
Renaissance
buildings in
Germany. It has
the biggest,
well-preserved
medieval kitchen
is one of the most
beautiful
Renaissance
buildings in
Germany. It has
the biggest,
well-preserved
medieval kitchen
The mosque in the
Schwetzingen Palace
Garden was built between
1779 and 1792 on order
of Carl Theodor. Of the
many garden mosques of
the 18th century in
Europe, the one in
Schwetzingen is the only
one still preserved today.
Schwetzingen Palace
Garden was built between
1779 and 1792 on order
of Carl Theodor. Of the
many garden mosques of
the 18th century in
Europe, the one in
Schwetzingen is the only
one still preserved today.
Schloss Mannheim,
reconstructed after the
destruction during
World War II, now
houses the University
of Mannheim
reconstructed after the
destruction during
World War II, now
houses the University
of Mannheim
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