Can you visit the Altes Schloss freely?

The arcaded courtyard is visible from the square, but the interior is mainly experienced through the Landesmuseum Württemberg's exhibitions.

How old is the Altes Schloss?

Historical hints point to a fortification as early as the 10th century, though the earliest confirmed archaeological remains date from the Hohenstaufen period, in the 12th-13th centuries.

Is the castle church still used for services?

Yes, the Schlosskirche attached to the Altes Schloss still holds religious services.

Where exactly is the Altes Schloss located?

It stands in Stuttgart-Mitte, on Schillerplatz, in Baden-Württemberg.

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Altes Schloss stands in Stuttgart-Mitte (Stuttgart), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Altes Schloss stands at the heart of Stuttgart, on Schillerplatz, on the site of a fortress reshaped repeatedly since the Middle Ages. Its arcaded courtyard, added in the 16th century under Dukes Christoph and Ludwig, reflects early Italian Renaissance influences and remains one of the most striking parts of the complex. The building now houses the Landesmuseum Württemberg, while the attached castle church still serves for worship.

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What to know

The building is mainly visited through the collections of the Landesmuseum Württemberg housed inside.
The adjoining castle church remains an active place of worship rather than a purely museum space.
The Renaissance arcaded courtyard can be viewed freely from Schillerplatz.
No opening hours or admission fees are confirmed here, so it is worth checking before visiting.
The site sits right in central Stuttgart, close to the Neues Schloss and the state parliament building.

Where this château is

Stuttgart-Mitte · Stuttgart · Baden-Württemberg

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Schillerpl. 6, 70173 Stuttgart

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 10th century

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Can you visit the Altes Schloss freely?: The arcaded courtyard is visible from the square, but the interior is mainly experienced through the Landesmuseum Württemberg's exhibitions.
How old is the Altes Schloss?: Historical hints point to a fortification as early as the 10th century, though the earliest confirmed archaeological remains date from the Hohenstaufen period, in the 12th-13th centuries.
Is the castle church still used for services?: Yes, the Schlosskirche attached to the Altes Schloss still holds religious services.
Where exactly is the Altes Schloss located?: It stands in Stuttgart-Mitte, on Schillerplatz, in Baden-Württemberg.