Ludwigsburger Torhäuser

The Ludwigsburger Torhäuser are six preserved gatehouses that once served as entrances to the city and formed part of a defensive fortification system. They are located at different points around the former city walls and now house various exhibitions and collections.

These structures were built around 1760 in the Baroque style to protect and control the growing city. One of them served as the architectural model for the other five constructions.

These gatehouses serve various cultural functions today, housing different collections that reflect local interests and history. You can see how the city has repurposed these structures to share stories about its past and people.

You can view the exteriors of all six gatehouses at any time without restrictions and study their architecture from outside. To see the interiors and exhibitions, you will need to book a guided tour or attend a special event.

One of these gatehouses houses an exhibition documenting investigations into crimes from the Nazi era conducted by federal archives. This unusual collection makes it a place where difficult historical chapters are documented and examined.