Sigmaringen Castle, the town's landmark, impressively demonstrates the historical development from a medieval castle to a princely residence. It has been the seat of the Counts and later Princes of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen since 1535.
For some, the Hohenzollern palace in Sigmaringen is Germany's second largest city palace, for others it is a cultural monument with a 1000-year history. The residential palace is a witness to the most diverse eras. It tells of the vicissitudes of the centuries. Of wars, loss and division. But also of love, dreams and visions. These traces of the past are particularly visible at the Hohenzollern Palace in Sigmaringen. It is considered a treasure trove of German and European history. The first mention of Sigmaringen Castle dates back to 1077 in the chronicles of Petershausen Abbey. The oldest parts of the Hohenzollern castle are hidden under the major new buildings and renovations of the 17th and 19th centuries. The castle remains that are still preserved today date back to the Hohenstaufen period around 1200 (castle gate, palas and keep). Essential castle elements merged with the subsequent buildings over the course of the epochs. The origin of the castle buildings is largely identical to the outer enclosure wall of the castle.
The first mention of Sigmaringen Castle dates back to 1077 in the chronicles of Petershausen Abbey. The oldest parts of the Hohenzollern castle are hidden under the major new buildings and renovations of the 17th and 19th centuries. The castle remains that are still preserved today date back to the Hohenstaufen period around 1200 (castle gate, palas and keep). Essential castle elements merged with the subsequent buildings over the course of the epochs. The origin of the castle buildings is largely identical to the outer enclosure wall of the castle.
Visit the weapons collection in the weapons hall, the themed tours of Sigmaringen Hohenzollern Castle or take part in seasonal events. Immerse yourself in the special features and Sightseeing this historic place to find out more about the Hohenzollern Castle in Sigmaringen. Among other things, the magnificently furnished residence halls with their unaltered decor of precious furniture, porcelain, miniatures, clocks, valuable tapestries and paintings are well worth seeing. The palace also boasts one of the largest private collections of weapons in Europe with around 3,000 objects.
