Ludwigsburg Palace

Ludwigsburg Palace is a royal residence in Ludwigsburg, Germany, made up of several connected buildings arranged around three large courtyards. The compound includes living and ceremonial rooms, galleries with stucco work and ceiling frescoes, and extensive gardens with fountains and pavilions.

The Duke of Württemberg commissioned construction in 1704 and expanded a hunting lodge over decades into one of the largest residences in southwestern Germany. Later rulers added new wings and halls until the monarchy ended in 1918 and the palace passed into state ownership.

The palace takes its name from its founder, though local residents often call it simply the Residence when speaking about weekend walks or events held on the grounds. Today the buildings serve as a venue for concerts and exhibitions, while the gardens remain a popular gathering spot for families and joggers.

Visitors enter the grounds through the main gate and follow signs to different areas, with comfortable shoes recommended for exploring the extensive rooms and outdoor spaces. The most visited areas tend to be near the central courtyards, where orientation maps are located.

The presence of 18th-century graffiti on hidden walls reveals that servants and craftsmen secretly left their names while working at the residence. These traces offer a rare glimpse into the lives of those who worked behind the scenes.

Location: Ludwigsburg

Inception: 1704

Architects: Donato Giuseppe Frisoni, Philipp Joseph Jenisch, Johann Friedrich Nette

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Schlossstraße 30, 71640 Ludwigsburg

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +497141186400

Website: http://schloss-ludwigsburg.de/en/home

GPS coordinates: 48.90000,9.19583

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:17