Hohenzollern Castle

German Castle Hohenzollern over the Clouds
German Castle Hohenzollern over the Clouds
Hohenzollern Castle
Hohenzollern Castle is the ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern. Located atop Mount Hohenzollern, above and south of Hechingen, on the edge of the Swabian Jura of central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The castle was completely destroyed in 1423 after a ten-month siege by the free imperial cities of Swabia. A larger and sturdier structure was constructed from 1454 to 1461, which served as a refuge for the Catholic Swabian Hohenzollerns, including during the Thirty Years' War. By the end of the 18th century it was thought to have lost its strategic importance and gradually fell into disrepair, leading to the demolition of several dilapidated buildings. The final castle was built between 1846 and 1867 as a family memorial by Hohenzollern scion King Frederick William IV of Prussia. Architect Friedrich August Stüler based his design on English Gothic Revival architecture and the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. In 1945 it briefly became the home of the former Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany, son of the last Hohenzollern monarch, Kaiser Wilhelm II.
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Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof

Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof

3 out of 5
Price was ￥269,458, price is now ￥263,819 per person
￥263,819
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Mar 14 - Mar 20
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Tokyo (TYO) to Stuttgart (STR)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Liked convenience to Black Forest, friendly helpful staff, cute village and free parking everywhere. Pillows too big and soft, but no other complaint.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024

PLAZA INN Blankenburg Ditzingen, Sure Hotel Collection

PLAZA INN Blankenburg Ditzingen, Sure Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
Price was ￥365,758, price is now ￥347,630 per person
￥347,630
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Mar 24 - Mar 27
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Tokyo (TYO) to Stuttgart (STR)
8.4/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
It wasnt fancy but it was clean, had air conditioning, and had parking. I didnt like that for laundry service they changed the amount 100 euros higher after we checked out than what it was initially.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Schlosshotel Monrepos

Schlosshotel Monrepos

4 out of 5
Price was ￥357,220, price is now ￥343,778 per person
￥343,778
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Mar 24 - Mar 27
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Tokyo (TYO) to Stuttgart (STR)
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
Very nice hotel situated in a lovely area. Hotel felt safe and clean and there was chromecast in the room which is always appreciated as an English couple in a non-English speaking country. Only gripe would be that the parking felt limited as it is shared with the surrounding golf course and other amenities

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

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Hohenzollerische Landesmuseum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Hohenzollerische Landesmuseum during your travels in Gemarkung Hechingen. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

Hohenzollerische Landesmuseum

St. Luzen Kirche

Find out about the history of Gemarkung Hechingen with a stop at St. Luzen Kirche. Amble around the area's forest or visit its spas.

St. Luzen Kirche

Märchenpfad Hiking Trail

You can take time to visit Märchenpfad Hiking Trail during your travels to Gemarkung Hechingen. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Märchenpfad Hiking Trail

Seerosengarten

Bring the family to Seerosengarten and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Balingen.

Seerosengarten

Roman Open-Air Museum Hechingen-Stein

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Roman Open-Air Museum Hechingen-Stein during your travels in Hechingen. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's jazz scene.

Roman Open-Air Museum Hechingen-Stein

Muhlenplatz Malsch

Enjoy an outing to Muhlenplatz Malsch during your stay in Gemarkung Tailfingen. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Muhlenplatz Malsch

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H+ Hotel Stuttgart Herrenberg

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4.5 out of 5
In den Burgwiesen 7 Sigmaringen BW
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