When was the Ruine Bussen built?

The stronghold dates from the late 11th century.

Why is the Burg Bussen a ruin?

It was destroyed in 1633 by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War.

What remains of the Ruine Bussen today?

Consolidated wall remnants and the restored rectangular keep, now used as a lookout tower.

Can visitors climb the tower?

Yes, the 13-metre keep now serves as a viewpoint over Upper Swabia.

Is there a church near the Ruine Bussen?

Yes, the pilgrimage church of St John the Baptist, built in 1516, stands right next to it.

Ruine Bussen

Uttenweiler

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Ruine Bussen stands in Uttenweiler (Landkreis Biberach), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Bussen crowns the summit of the Bussen hill, at 767 metres, in Upper Swabia. Built toward the end of the 11th century, this former Staufer stronghold later held as a fief by the Truchsess von Waldburg family was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1633 during the Thirty Years' War. Only consolidated wall remains and the restored rectangular keep, 13 metres high and now used as a lookout tower, survive today. Next to the ruin stands the pilgrimage church of St John the Baptist, built in 1516.

What to know

Reaching the site involves a walk up to the summit of the Bussen hill.
Only wall remnants and a restored keep, now used as a viewing tower, remain; there is no complete building to visit inside.
The view from the top of the keep stretches far across Upper Swabia and, on clear days, to the Alps.
The nearby pilgrimage church of St John the Baptist is part of the site but is a separate building from the ruin.
As no opening hours or fees are given in the available data, it is worth checking locally before visiting.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	07:00-22:00
Tuesday	07:00-22:00
Wednesday	07:00-22:00
Thursday	07:00-22:00
Friday	07:00-22:00
Saturday	07:00-22:00
Sunday (today)	07:00-22:00

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

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Uttenweiler · Landkreis Biberach · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

88524 Uttenweiler

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Château phone number

+49 7374 92060

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

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Frequently asked

When was the Ruine Bussen built?: The stronghold dates from the late 11th century.
Why is the Burg Bussen a ruin?: It was destroyed in 1633 by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War.
What remains of the Ruine Bussen today?: Consolidated wall remnants and the restored rectangular keep, now used as a lookout tower.
Can visitors climb the tower?: Yes, the 13-metre keep now serves as a viewpoint over Upper Swabia.
Is there a church near the Ruine Bussen?: Yes, the pilgrimage church of St John the Baptist, built in 1516, stands right next to it.