Is there an entrance fee for Castle Hofen?

No fee information exists, as the site is an outdoor ruin freely accessible to visitors.

When was Castle Hofen built?

It was built around 1250 by the Counts of Württemberg.

Can you go inside a building at Castle Hofen?

No, only exterior remains survive, such as the keep and sections of the walls.

Castle Hofen

Stuttgart

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Where: Stuttgart

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Burg Hofen stands in Stuttgart (Stuttgart), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Castle Hofen is a medieval castle ruin overlooking the Neckar river, in the Hofen district of Stuttgart. Built around 1250 by the Counts of Württemberg to guard a river crossing and trade route, it was burned down by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War and has remained a ruin ever since. Visitors can see the remains of the keep, a tall defensive wall and sections of the outer ring wall, in a site that is freely accessible outdoors.

What to know

The site is outdoors and freely accessible, with no opening hours or ticket required.
Access is via Wolfgangstraße, behind St. Barbara church.
It is the only castle ruin within Stuttgart's city limits with standing wall remains.
The ground is elevated and uneven, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The visit consists of exploring exterior ruins, with no interior building to enter.

Where this château is

Stuttgart · Stuttgart · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Wolfgangstraße 12, 70378 Stuttgart-Mühlhausen

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee for Castle Hofen?: No fee information exists, as the site is an outdoor ruin freely accessible to visitors.
When was Castle Hofen built?: It was built around 1250 by the Counts of Württemberg.
Why is Castle Hofen a ruin?: It was burned down by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War and was never rebuilt.
Can you go inside a building at Castle Hofen?: No, only exterior remains survive, such as the keep and sections of the walls.