Hechingen Travel Tip:
Hohenzollern Castle
Hohenzollern Castle
Hohenzollern Castle is the ancestral seat of the Prussian Kings and German Emperors as well as the Swabian branch of the Princes of Hohenzollern. It ranks among Europe’s most famous and popular castles. The stunning panorama of the picturesque landscape was admired by Emperor William II (1859-1941) who visited the castle several times and is said to have uttered the view from up here is truly worth a voyage
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Among the historical artifacts of Prussian history contained in the castle today are the Crown of Wilhelm II and some of the personal effects of Frederick the Great and a letter from U.S. President George Washington thanking Baron von Steuben, a scion of the House of Hohenzollern, for his service in the American Revolutionary War.
Hours: Open daily; March 16 - October 31, 9am - 5:30 pm. November 1 - March 15, 10am - 4:30 pm.
Admission: From 5 € adults, 4 € concessions. Guided tours, parking, and optional shuttle service are extra.
[ Source: http://www.preussen.de/en/today/hohenzollern_castle.html ]
Related: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenzollern_Castle
Address: Verwaltung Burg Hohenzollern, 72379 Burg Hohenzollern
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