Kaiserpfalz Bad Wimpfen, Medieval imperial palace ruins in Bad Wimpfen, Germany
The Kaiserpfalz complex rises above the Neckar River with stone towers, gates, and arcades forming a substantial medieval fortification system.
Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa transformed the site into an imperial palace during the 12th century, establishing it as the largest imperial residence north of the Alps.
The Steinhaus museum displays artifacts and information about the Staufer dynasty, documenting the medieval governance and social structures of the imperial palace.
Visitors can access the castle ruins daily, with guided tours available through the Bad Wimpfen tourist office at +49 7063 97200.
The Blauer Turm watchtower, constructed around 1170, contains medieval defensive features and offers views across the Neckar Valley from its elevated position.
Location: Bad Wimpfen
GPS coordinates: 49.23040,9.16314
Latest update: May 23, 2025 13:42
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Stadtkirche in Bad Wimpfen
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Abbaye de Grüssau-Wimpfen
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Dominikanerkloster Bad Wimpfen
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Bad Wimpfen train station
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Schloss Duttenberg
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Wormser Hof
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Kreuzigungsgruppe Bad Wimpfen
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Altes Spital (Bad Wimpfen)
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Kreuzkapelle Duttenberg
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Erlöserkirche
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Solefreibad
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Lindenplatz 4 (Bad Wimpfen)
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St. Alban
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