Is Schloss Hohentübingen a genuine medieval castle?

A medieval fortress stood here from the 11th century, but most of the present building was rebuilt in the 16th century under Duke Ulrich of Württemberg.

What can visitors see at Schloss Hohentübingen today?

Visitors can see the castle church and university collections housed within the building.

Can the castle be reached on foot from central Tübingen?

Yes, it stands on a hill in the heart of the city and is reached via sloping streets from the old town.

Who built the present Schloss Hohentübingen?

Duke Ulrich of Württemberg had the large complex built in the 16th century over the older medieval ramparts.

Schloss Hohentübingen

Hohentübingen Castle

Tübingen

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

Schloss Hohentübingen sits on a rocky spur above the old town of Tübingen, overlooking the Neckar valley. A medieval fortress already stood on the site, first recorded in writing in 1078 during a siege by King Henry IV. In the 16th century, Duke Ulrich of Württemberg had a large complex built over the older ramparts, combining fortress and residence, with four corner towers and an inner courtyard once lined with galleries. Today the church and university collections housed inside can be visited.

What to know

The castle stands on a hill in the center of Tübingen, reached on foot via sloping streets from the old town.
The present building dates mainly from the 16th century, built over older medieval foundations.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
The collections housed in the castle belong to the University of Tübingen.

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Opening hours

Monday	07:00-20:00
Tuesday	07:00-20:00
Wednesday	07:00-20:00
Thursday	07:00-20:00
Friday	07:00-20:00
Saturday	07:00-20:00
Sunday (today)	07:00-20:00

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Where this château is

Tübingen · Landkreis Tübingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Burgsteige 11, 72070 Tübingen

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Château phone number

+49 7071 2977384

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Is Schloss Hohentübingen a genuine medieval castle?: A medieval fortress stood here from the 11th century, but most of the present building was rebuilt in the 16th century under Duke Ulrich of Württemberg.
What can visitors see at Schloss Hohentübingen today?: Visitors can see the castle church and university collections housed within the building.
Can the castle be reached on foot from central Tübingen?: Yes, it stands on a hill in the heart of the city and is reached via sloping streets from the old town.
Who built the present Schloss Hohentübingen?: Duke Ulrich of Württemberg had the large complex built in the 16th century over the older medieval ramparts.