Hohenzollern Castle

Where it is & how to get there

• From Stuttgart: About 1 hour by car.
• Shuttle: A shuttle bus runs from the car park to the castle gate in season.
• Tours: Guided tours of the interior are included.

The story of Hohenzollern Castle

Hohenzollern Castle stands on the summit of Mount Hohenzollern at 855 metres. It is the ancestral home of the Hohenzollern family, who became kings of Prussia and German emperors.

The current neo-Gothic castle was built between 1850 and 1867. Inside are royal treasures including the crown of the Prussian kings, and its walls offer wide views over the Swabian Jura.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Go on a clear day for views over the countryside.
• Photograph the castle from the Zeller Horn viewpoint nearby.
• See the Prussian royal crown in the treasury.

What's around Hohenzollern Castle

• Zeller HornViewpoint facing the castle.
• HechingenTown below.
• TübingenUniversity town 30 minutes away.
• Swabian JuraHills and trails.

Questions travellers ask