Castra of Wimpfen im Tal

Castra of Wimpfen im Tal is a Roman military fort on the Neckar River with defensive walls and a roughly ten-meter-wide trench covering several hectares. The remains lie buried beneath medieval churches, with some artifacts preserved in a nearby museum for study and display.

The fort was established around 90 AD as a garrison location for Spanish cavalry units along the Roman border by the Neckar-Odenwald. It remained active for roughly 70 years before being abandoned around 159 AD.

The settlement held great spiritual importance, with temples honoring Jupiter and Mithras that drew worshippers from the region. The numerous stone god sculptures discovered here demonstrate how central religious life was to the community.

The site can be explored on foot since the remains are accessible through medieval churches scattered across the old town. The museum displays artifacts and provides context that helps visitors understand what they are seeing in the landscape.

Excavations uncovered the remains of a Roman bridge that once crossed the Neckar River. This crossing connected the military installation to settlements on the opposite bank.

Location: Bad Wimpfen

Location: Germania Superior

Part of: Neckar-Odenwald-Limes

GPS coordinates: 49.23140,9.17889

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26