What remains to see at the Ruine Engelburg today?

Only foundations and wall fragments survive, covering a small area of about 480 square metres.

Where is the Ruine Engelburg located?

It stands in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, on a hilltop above the district of Mühlhausen.

How old is the Ruine Engelburg?

The location is first mentioned in 708, though the castle whose remains can be seen was built between 1260 and 1280.

Is there an entrance fee for the Ruine Engelburg?

There is no fee, the open-air site is freely accessible.

Why is the Ruine Engelburg in ruins?

It was destroyed during the imperial war of 1311 to 1312, rebuilt afterwards, and gradually fell into decay in the early 18th century.

Ruine Engelburg

Stuttgart

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Where: Stuttgart

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Ruine Engelburg stands in Stuttgart (Stuttgart), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 7th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Engelburg sits on a hilltop above the Mühlhausen district in northern Stuttgart. The location goes back to an early medieval settlement called Biberburg, first recorded in 708, before a stone castle was built there between 1260 and 1280, likely by the lords of Blankenstein. Destroyed during the imperial war of 1311 to 1312 and later rebuilt, it fell into decay by the early 18th century. Only the foundations remain today, covering a compact area of about 480 square metres.

What to know

Only foundations and wall remnants survive, there is no standing structure to visit.
The site sits on a wooded hilltop near Mönchfeldstraße, reachable on foot from Mühlhausen.
There are no set opening hours or fees, the open-air site can be accessed freely.
With a small footprint of about 480 square metres, a visit is brief and modest.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	09:00-17:00
Tuesday	09:00-17:00
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	09:00-17:00
Friday	09:00-17:00
Saturday	09:00-00:15
Sunday	Closed

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

Stuttgart · Stuttgart · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Schlosswiesenweg, 70378 Stuttgart-Mühlhausen

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 7th century

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Frequently asked

What remains to see at the Ruine Engelburg today?: Only foundations and wall fragments survive, covering a small area of about 480 square metres.
Where is the Ruine Engelburg located?: It stands in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, on a hilltop above the district of Mühlhausen.
How old is the Ruine Engelburg?: The location is first mentioned in 708, though the castle whose remains can be seen was built between 1260 and 1280.
Is there an entrance fee for the Ruine Engelburg?: There is no fee, the open-air site is freely accessible.
Why is the Ruine Engelburg in ruins?: It was destroyed during the imperial war of 1311 to 1312, rebuilt afterwards, and gradually fell into decay in the early 18th century.