Hohenzollern Castle

To make a day of it

Burg Hohenzollern stands in Bisingen (Zollernalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 21, 2026.

Hohenzollern Castle sits atop an isolated 855-metre peak overlooking the town of Hechingen, south of Stuttgart. It is the third structure built on this site, the ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern, whose members became burgraves of Nuremberg, electors of Brandenburg, kings of Prussia and later German emperors. The present Gothic Revival building dates from the mid-19th century and replaced an earlier fortress left in ruins after centuries of sieges and occupations. Highlights inside include the Count's Hall, the Christ Chapel and the treasury.

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What to know

• The castle stands on an isolated hilltop, reached by a winding access road leading close to the building.
• The visit typically includes the Count's Hall, the Christ Chapel and the treasury.
• The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
• The current Gothic Revival building was completed in 1867 under King William I of Prussia.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Grounds accessible

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

2 car parks and 1 coach park located halfway up the castle hill; 5 spaces reserved for motorhomes in the upper car park (P1), fee of €5/day or €10/day+night.

The shuttle bus and the lift are wheelchair accessible up to the Cour du château; the museum rooms require climbing a staircase of 25 steps without staff assistance; the treasure room is accessible without steps from the Cour du château.

Where this château is

Bisingen · Zollernalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Bisingen, Zollernalbkreis

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

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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In pictures

Frequently asked

Hohenzollern Castle: how much is admission?

Free for: two people accompanying a visitor in a wheelchair.

Is Hohenzollern Castle currently inhabited by the Hohenzollern family?

No, no family member has ever lived there permanently; former Crown Prince William of Prussia took refuge there for a few months in 1945.

Is the current castle a medieval building?

No, it is the third structure on this site, built in the 19th century in Gothic Revival style after the two earlier fortresses fell into ruin.

Who commissioned the present Hohenzollern Castle?

King Frederick William IV of Prussia commissioned its reconstruction from architect Friedrich August Stüler, starting in 1850.

Can visitors go inside Hohenzollern Castle?

Yes, several rooms can be visited, including the Count's Hall, the Christ Chapel and the treasury.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q156457
• Official website

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