Baden-Württemberg features remote nature reserves, medieval towns, and geological formations. The region presents historical castles, monasteries, waterfalls, and hiking paths. Visitors discover caves, botanical gardens, mines, and architectural elements from medieval to modern times.
Singen, Germany
This fortress complex was built on an extinct volcano and provides a view of Lake Constance and the Alps.
Lichtenstein, Germany
Built in 1842, this castle stands on a 817-meter limestone rock above the Echaz Valley near Honau.
Blauubeuren, Germany
This karst spring forms a 21-meter deep lake with intense blue color caused by limestone particles in water.
Baden-Baden, Germany
The castle complex from 1102 sits on Battert hill and displays the medieval architecture of the region.
Bad Wildbad, Germany
This 380-meter-long footbridge floats 60 meters above the valley and provides panoramic views of the Black Forest.
Stuttgart, Germany
The Duke of Württemberg built this Rococo palace in 1764 as a hunting residence with white columns and golden ornaments.
Blumberg, Germany
This 19th-century museum railway runs through 9 tunnels and over 2 viaducts across the Wutach Valley.
Seebach, Germany
The circular glacier lake sits at 1036 meters altitude and is surrounded by fir trees with hiking trails along the shore.
Sankt Blasien, Germany
The waterfalls drop 30 meters in several stages and are surrounded by dense pine forest.
Bad Liebenzell, Germany
A two-kilometer forest path leads through the gorge with sandstone rocks and small waterfalls.
Laufenburg, Germany
The medieval fortress from the 11th century stands on a hill above the Rhine.
Bad Urach, Germany
The waterfall drops 37 meters over tufa limestone and forms a natural spring in the Erms Valley.
Baden-Baden, Germany
The waterfall drops 8 meters and is accessible via a hiking path through the Black Forest.
Stuttgart, Germany
The botanical gardens display over 2000 plant species and serve the University of Hohenheim for research and education.
Tübingen, Germany
The tower by the Neckar river houses a museum about the German poet who lived here from 1807 to 1843.
Freudenstadt, Germany
The central square measures 219 by 216 meters and is surrounded by arcades with 50 fountains.
Rottweil, Germany
This 246-meter facility develops elevator systems and features a public observation platform at 232 meters height.
Ludwigsburg, Germany
The 18th-century hunting palace displays baroque architecture with detailed wall paintings and original period furniture.
Neubulach, Germany
This medieval mine has 500 meters of accessible tunnels and displays historical mining techniques from the 16th century.
Maulbronn, Germany
The 12th-century monastery complex contains Romanesque and Gothic elements with original water supply system and medieval economic buildings.
Black Forest, Germany
The bronze statue stands on a rocky outcrop and depicts a deer jumping across a gorge in the Black Forest.
Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany
The 17th-century building uses water power from the stream and still grinds grain following old traditions.
Lörrach, Germany
The 11th-century fortress stands on a hill and displays medieval defensive structures with towers and walls.
Wutach, Germany
The river cuts through limestone forming a 60-meter deep canyon with steep rock walls and dense vegetation.
Weikersheim, Germany
The 16th century Renaissance castle contains original interior furnishings and a symmetrical Baroque garden with statues and fountains.
Alpirsbach, Germany
The 11th century Benedictine monastery features Romanesque architecture, historical brewery and regular organ concerts.
Ofterdingen, Germany
The medieval wall remains stand on a hill overlooking the Steinlach valley and the village.
Schöntal, Germany
A former Cistercian monastery with Baroque church, cloister and gardens in the Jagst valley.
Baiersbronn, Germany
The 12th-century building complex displays typical Romanesque construction with cloister, church and administrative buildings.
Hayingen, Germany
This water cave allows visitors to take boat rides through underground passages with clear waters and limestone formations.
Baden-Baden, Germany
This medieval fortress from the 11th century stands at 515 meters elevation and provides views of the Black Forest.
Gernsbach, Germany
The restored 13th-century castle houses a restaurant and wine tavern serving regional dishes.
Dischingen, Germany
This 12th century fortress offers guided tours and guest rooms furnished in medieval style.
Stuttgart, Germany
The park spans 85 hectares and contains the Natural History Museum and botanical gardens.
Göppingen, Germany
This medieval fortress was built in the 11th century and sits on a mountain peak at an elevation of 684 meters.
Salem, Germany
The medieval building complex houses a Gothic cathedral with cloister, a historic wine cellar and a symmetrical baroque garden.