Wirtemberg Castle, Stuttgart

Name: Wirtemberg Castle
Address: Stuttgart, Germany

#63 among attractions in Stuttgart

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Wirtemberg Castle, a ruined hilltop castle, is the second family seat of the House of Württemberg, whose ancestors had abandoned Beutelsbach Castle. Built on the eponymous Württemberg mountain in a spur of the Schurwald around 411 m above sea level, it is located in the current municipality of Rotenberg in Stuttgart, between Bad Cannstatt and Esslingen am Neckar. Between 1080 and 1819, three castles with this name existed in the area. ()

Local name: Burg Wirtemberg Built: 1080 (944 years ago)Coordinates: 48°46'56"N, 9°16'7"E

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Untertürkheim (Rotenberg)Stuttgart Germany

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Wirtemberg Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LKA Longhorn, Württemberg Mausoleum, Kappelberg, Rotenberg.

1.3 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart
33 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Stuttgart, Germany, the LKA Longhorn is a renowned concert hall that has become an integral part of the city's vibrant music scene. Known for its dynamic atmosphere and excellent acoustics, LKA Longhorn has established itself as a go-to...
~40 ftSE
Mausoleum, Park, Building
Württemberg Mausoleum, Stuttgart
1 min walk • The Württemberg Mausoleum stands as an emblem of deep affection and solemn remembrance in the city of Stuttgart, Germany. This neoclassical sepulchre, nestled in the serene heights of Rotenberg hill, was built between 1820 and 1824.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kappelberg, Stuttgart
30 min walk • The Kappelberg is a hill in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
~810 ftNE
Village, Neighbourhood
Rotenberg, Stuttgart
4 min walk • Rotenberg is a village which is a part of the Untertürkheim district of the City of Stuttgart, Germany. The area overlooks Untertürkheim and the Neckar valley and lies on the north and east slopes of the hill known as Württemberg.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Weinbaumuseum Stuttgart, Stuttgart
16 min walk • The Stuttgart Wine Museum in Stuttgart-Uhlbach presents an exhibition on historical and modern viticulture in Stuttgart. The museum's task is to present the regional characteristics of wine production.
~0 ftN
Panoramic hill with an 1800s mausoleum
Württemberg Hill, Stuttgart
1 min walk • The Württemberg is a hill on the territory of the German city of Stuttgart, capital of Baden-Württemberg.
1.2 miN
Tunnel
Kappelberg Tunnel, Kernen
30 min walk • The Kappelberg Tunnel is a road tunnel on the Bundesstraße 14, located near the city of Stuttgart, Germany. Following failings identified by the European Tunnel Assessment Programme, the tunnel underwent a €12 million refurbishment programme, which resulted in a rating of "very good" in 2006.

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Which popular attractions are close to Wirtemberg Castle?

Nearby attractions include Württemberg Hill, Stuttgart (1 min walk), Württemberg Mausoleum, Stuttgart (1 min walk), Rotenberg, Stuttgart (4 min walk), Weinbaumuseum Stuttgart, Stuttgart (16 min walk).

How to get to Wirtemberg Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wirtemberg Castle:

Bus

Rotenberg • Lines: 61 (4 min walk)
Aspen • Lines: 61 (9 min walk)

Train

Stuttgart-Untertürkheim (22 min walk)

Light rail

Untertürkheim Bf • Lines: U13, U4 (23 min walk)
Schlotterbeckstraße • Lines: U13 (24 min walk)

Wirtemberg Castle, Stuttgart

Facts and practical information

Wirtemberg Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart

Württemberg Mausoleum, Stuttgart

Kappelberg, Stuttgart

Rotenberg, Stuttgart

Weinbaumuseum Stuttgart, Stuttgart

Württemberg Hill, Stuttgart

Kappelberg Tunnel, Kernen

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wirtemberg Castle?

How to get to Wirtemberg Castle by public transport?