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Magnificent Destinations
Fortresses & Castles & Towns in the Kraichgau-Stromberg-Region
It's not only the pretty wine villages or the picturesque Old Towns with their half-timbered buildings that attract visitors to the Kraichgau-Stromberg-Region like "Vaihingen a.d. Enz", "Eppingen", "Besigheim" and "Bietigheim-Bissingen" but also the many fortresses and castles. It's the "icing on a cake" that make your hiking tours and cycling tours so special during your holiday at Hotel Krone in Bretten. A region that's full of tradition and history and showing off its historic testimonies to its visitors.
Important Cities & Castles: the Top Destinations during Your Holiday in Bretten
- Bruchsal Palace (approx. 25 min.)
Bruchsal Palace
Other sights in Bruchsal
- Castle & City Tour / Shopping Tour 1: Karlsruhe (approx. 45 min.)
Marcgrave Karl Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach constructed a splendid baroque palace in 1715 - and a city with a unique symmetry: the palace is at the hub of 32 avenues radiating outwards to form a so-called fan. Today, it's the home to the Baden State Museum - "Badisches Landesmuseum" - and the Federal Constitutional Court. Enjoy a visit to the palace along with some relaxing time in the palace garden and a & shopping tour through the city - all in one.
Karlsruhe Palace
- Castle & City Tour / Shopping Tour 2: Heidelberg (approx. 1 h)
Heidelberg Palace was once the princely residence Palatinate. These world-famous ruins are synonymous for Romanticism and stand out majestically above the Neckar river and the picturesque Old Town of Heidelberg.
Heidelberg Palace
- Castle & City Tour / Shopping Tour 3: Stuttgart (approx. 1´10 h)
In the city center, the New Palace was built as the last Baroque masterpiece in Germany. The Duke of Wurttemberg, Charles Eugene, originally intended to build a second Versailles to increase pride and political and economic power in the city again. Unfortunately, only a small part of the castle is open to the public as most of the buildings are used as government offices. However, it is worthwhile to relax in the Palace gardens after a shopping tour through the city ...
New Palace of Stuttgart
... and there are plenty of small idyllic castles & palaces ...
- Castle "Schloss Michelfeld", Angelbachtal
built by Orendel and Weyrich von Gemmingen in 1522. The castle is surrounded by a moat with a draw-bridge. It is privately owned and can be visited..
For Castle Michelfeld click here
- Castle and Gardens of Eichtersheim
Built in the 16th century, this castle is surrounded by an idyllic pond and a huge garden (7 ha). It hosts the city hall, police station and restaurant. Events: lightfestival during Whit holiday celebrations, knight tournament, Highland games.
Visit Castle Eichtersheim here
- Castle "Brackenheim"
Castle of the Renaissance era, owned by the Dukes of Wurttemberg dating back to the 16th century. Three-winged complex with archway, turreted staircase and gallery. Today used as district court, theater and apartments. The court is also used for cultural events.
Castle Brackenheim on Wikipedia
- Castle "Obergrombach"
Built around the 12th century. From 1723 on used as the summer home to the cardinal Damian Hugo von Schönborn. Chapell with wall frescoes historic events. Privately owned. Open to visitors only during the castle festival.
Castle Obergrombach on Bruchsal's website
- Castle "Freudental"
In 1729, this castle was built for the countess Wilhelmine von Gracvenitz. From 1810 on it was used as the summer home to King Friedrich I of Wurttemberg. Today, it can be booked for events. The Empire-Park is unique.
Homepage of Castle Freudental
- Castle "Graf Eberstein" in Gochsheim / Kraichtal
This castle hosts a unique exhibition of Hubbuch and Krieger paintings and handicrafts. Visitors will feel to time travel through the centuries.
For Castle Graf Eberstein in Kraichtal click here
- Castle Ruins "Löffelstelz" in Mühlacker
Shield wall castle from the years 1150-1230, gutted by fire in the 17th century. Is still used as backdrop for concerts.
For Castle Ruins Löffelstelz click here
- Old Castle Neckarbischofsheim
The Old Castle is situated in the middle of the castle gardens, in the heart of the city. It is called "The Stone House" by the town's citizens and dates back to the 14th century. It hosts a local history museum. The New Castle is used as a hotel and a restaurant.
The Old Castle of Neckarbischofsheim
- Water Castle Sachsenheim
The lords of Sachsenheim built this water castle in Großsachsenheim as an impressive rotunda in timber framing. A wooden bridge connects the castle with a beautiful garden. Since 1962, the castle has been used as the town hall. Renovation until 2018.
Water Castle Sachsenheim
- Castle Ravensburg Sulzfeld
Built in the 13th century, the castle complex is mostly still intact. Great views from the castle keep over the Kraichgau. There is a restaurant with excellent cuisine.
Castle Ravensburg
- Castle Kaltenstein, Vaihingen a.d. Enz
The landmark of Vaihingen an der Enz, built on rock of shell limestone. It used to be the ancestral home to the Duke of Vaihingen, mentioned in 1096 for the first time. In 1534 a high lookout tower was constructed. Event tours can be organized.
Castle Kaltenstein
- Castle Ruins "Daisbach", Waibstadt
Freely accessible castle ruins in a park with a lake, in the city center of Daisbach. Mentioned for the first time im 1366, it was probably built around 1200. Frei zugängliche Burgruine in einem Park mit See, in der Ortsmitte von Daisbach. 1366 erstmals erwähnt, vermutlich um 1200 erbaut. Thansk to citizens' initiative, the castle ruins have been restored.
Castle Ruins Daisbach
- Castle Gondelsheim
Originally built in baroque style, in 1790 it was sold to the Princes of Karlsruhe. In 1855, a new building was constructed in Victorian style with Scottish elements. Today, the castle with its nymph fountain and English gardens can be booked for events. .
Homepage Castle Gondelsheim
- Water Castle Flehingen in Oberderdingen
Water Castle from the rennaissence era commemorating the House of Sickingen. Today used as a training center and for university classes.
Water Castle Flehingen on Wikipedia
- Castle Steinsberg in Sinsheim
Medieval mountain castle built on the highest hill in the Kraichgau region – the only castle with an octagonal keep north of the Alps. Today, the castle can be booked for medieval events with catering.
Homepage Castle Steinsberg
- Schlossberg Tower Sternenfels
Landmark of Sternenfels, above the village's vineyards. The tower is open for visitors. There is a small exhibition on the lords of Sternenfels with a beer garden.
Schlossberg Tower of Sternenfels