What remains of Hohenstaufen Castle today?

Only excavated foundations and remnants of walls survive, since the fortress was destroyed in 1525.

How do you get to Hohenstaufen Castle?

The site can only be reached on foot, via a fairly steep path from the village of Hohenstaufen.

Is there a museum related to Hohenstaufen Castle?

Yes, the Staufer Museum is located in the village below the summit and displays finds connected to the site.

Hohenstaufen Castle

Göppingen

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Adult: Free
Child: Free
Reduced: Free

Free for Free entry for all (Die Besichtigung des Hohenstaufens ist kostenlos)

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Burg Hohenstaufen stands in Göppingen (Landkreis Göppingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the conical summit of the Hohenstaufen, at 684 metres above sea level, only the ruins remain of a fortress founded around 1070 by Duke Frederick I of Swabia. This was the ancestral seat of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, which produced three Holy Roman Emperors between 1155 and 1250, before the stronghold fell and was destroyed in 1525 during the Peasants' War. Today, only excavated foundations and a memorial stele recall the site's former power, along with sweeping views over the Rems and Fils valleys.

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What to know

The summit is reached on foot from the village of Hohenstaufen via a fairly steep path.
Only foundations and wall remains survive, there is no roofed building to visit on site.
The Staufer Museum in the village below the summit complements the visit with artefacts and historical information.
Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the walk up involves a real uphill effort.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	08:00-20:00
Tuesday (today)	08:00-20:00
Wednesday	08:00-20:00
Thursday	08:00-20:00
Friday	08:00-20:00
Saturday	08:00-20:00
Sunday	08:00-20:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Prices

Adult: Free
Child: Free
Reduced: Free

Free for Free entry for all (Die Besichtigung des Hohenstaufens ist kostenlos)

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Göppingen · Landkreis Göppingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

73037 Göppingen-Hohenstaufen

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Château phone number

+49 7161 6504444

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 11th century

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Hohenstaufen Castle: how much is admission?: Admission is free. Child: free. Reduced: free. Free for: free entry for all (Die Besichtigung des Hohenstaufens ist kostenlos).
What remains of Hohenstaufen Castle today?: Only excavated foundations and remnants of walls survive, since the fortress was destroyed in 1525.
Why is Hohenstaufen Castle historically significant?: It was the original seat of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, which produced three Holy Roman Emperors between 1155 and 1250.
How do you get to Hohenstaufen Castle?: The site can only be reached on foot, via a fairly steep path from the village of Hohenstaufen.
Is there a museum related to Hohenstaufen Castle?: Yes, the Staufer Museum is located in the village below the summit and displays finds connected to the site.