Hohenzollern Castle, one of the most famous castle in Germany, is located in 20 km south of the hill in Tübingen and also the birthplace of Hohenzollern. Hohenzollern Brandenburg, Prussia, is the ruling family of German Empire between 1415 and 1918. Hohenzollern was built in the 11th century and expended by Prussian architects, Von Prittwitz and Stulerin, between 1850 and 1867, same period as the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle where has fairy-tale appearance. Compared with that, Hohenzollern castle is full of heroism, masculinity and representing the glorious history of the Prussian dynasty.
Hohenzollern exhibits the relics of Frederick Great, treasures of the Prussian king and the Crown. Today, the descendant of the emperor, Wilhelm II owns and lives in the castle. Part of the castle is open for public with external charges.
Things to do
- Take the tour of the living quarters