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Hohenzollern Castle

Hechingen, Germany

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Hohenzollern Castle

Hilltop castle above Hechingen, ancestral seat of the Hohenzollern dynasty and still owned by the family, with views over the surrounding countryside. Visitors walk through rooms with paintings, furniture and armour, a treasury, casemates and a courtyard with a beer garden.

Highlights

  • Treasury in former kitchen
  • Casemates beneath the castle
  • Courtyard beer garden

Good to know

  • Online tickets cheaper; timed entry slots
  • Shuttle bus from parking, included in ticket
  • Self-guided visit with audio guide; bring headphones

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