From the opposite Zellerhorn viewpoint, there is a magnificent view of Hohenzollern Castle and the Zollernalb region named after it.
HOHENZOLLERN CASTLE: HISTORY WITH A MAJESTIC VIEW
Inside, magnificent rooms, chapels, and casemates await discovery. The Count's Hall and the Treasury, with its precious ex-
The current castle is the third structure to stand on the hill. After the earlier buildings from the 11th and 15th centuries were destroyed or fell into ruin, the present, impressively restored castle complex was built between 1850 and 1867. It combines romantic 19th century architecture with the historical legacy of a family that shaped German history for centuries. Today, the imposing backdrop is the main remaining feature of the former fortified character. Visitors from all over the world 50
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The castle also has much to offer in terms of cuisine: the restaurant serves regional specialties, and the beer garden invites visitors to linger when the weather is fine. Cakes, tarts, and the castle's own Preußens Pilsener round off the visit. www.burg-hohenzollern.com
Burg Hohenzollern Information D-72379 Burg Hohenzollern Phone: +49 (0) 7471 2428 info@burg-hohenzollern.com Daily tours from 10am, last admission 5pm (those who wish to experience Hohenzollern Castle in peace should plan at least two to three hours for their visit). Original suits of armour and medieval weapons can be admired in the Silver Cellar.
Tickets are available online at www.burg-hohenzollern.com
PHOTOS: ROLAND BECK/BURG HOHENZOLLERN
come daily to explore the ancestral seat of the Hohenzollern dynasty. On a clear day, the view stretches far across the Zollernalb region to the Feldberg mountain, some 100 kilometres away – a panorama that alone makes the journey worthwhile.
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Around 1,000 years ago, the Counts of Zollern recognised the strategic strength of the striking conical hill. Its steep slopes offered protection, while its elevated position afforded sweeping views across the landscape. From this first fortress developed the ancestral home of the Hohenzollern dynasty, whose line produced Swabian counts and princes, Brandenburg electors, Prussian kings, and ultimately even German emperors.
hibits – including the legendary snuffbox said to have saved Frederick the Great's life – are particularly popular. Those wishing to explore the castle independently can use the free castle app and helpful staff are also available to answer any questions.
TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF
Hohenzollern Castle sits majestically atop the Zollerberg hill between Stuttgart and Lake Constance. Visitors here experience not only one of Germany's most impressive hilltop castles, but also a piece of living dynastic history – complete with magnificent panoramic views and surprising glimpses behind historic walls.