Landgut Marienwahl

Landgut Marienwahl is a classicist manor house with two symmetrical pavilions in Ludwigsburg, accessed by an avenue from Heilbronner Straße. The preserved park contains remains of a brick stable building and demonstrates the typical layout of a prosperous 19th-century estate.

The estate was designed in 1824 by architect Ludwig G. Abel for General Ferdinand Varnbüler. It received its current name in 1879 after Princess Marie of Waldeck-Pyrmont, marking a notable shift in the property's identity.

The buildings display how Württemberg's nobility chose to live, with classical designs in the main house and ancillary structures. Visitors can observe the way these families organized their properties to reflect status and refined tastes.

The park is open to visitors and can be explored on foot to understand the layout of the historic grounds. There are no special requirements to visit the accessible areas of the property.

The grounds contain the grave of Princess Pauline of Württemberg, marked by a simple cross. She lived there until 1965, and her resting place reveals an often-overlooked connection between the estate and the Württemberg royal family.

Location: Ludwigsburg

GPS coordinates: 48.90231,9.18605

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07