Hohenstaufen Fortress Ruins

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Right into the late Middle Ages, the castle on Hohenstaufen was a focal point of political power. There is evidence that Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa stayed here in 1181.

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Motiv der Staatlichen Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg

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Information on opening hours, entrance fees, directions and contact of Hohenstaufen Fortress Ruins.

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A fortress and widow's residence

Hohenstaufen, Wäscherschloss Castle and Lorch Monastery are key historical locations for the Staufer – representing the birthplace of the dynasty, the official family seat, and its initial burial site.

The fortress

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Visible from near and far, Lorch Monastery chapel nestles on a hilltop, making it a superb vantage point

Lorch Monasterythe final resting place

Wäscherschloss Castlethe Staufer family origin

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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 a perfectly-preserved monastery complex, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maulbronn? Or there are Heidelberg's world-famous ruins. And there's much, much more.