The city of palaces

Ludwigsburg a portrait

The city of Ludwigsburg has many different faces. It is the county seat of local government and has about 85,000 inhabitants spread over seven suburbs. ... read more ...

The Residential Palace

Built between 1704 an 1733 during the rule of Duke Eberhard Ludwig, the Residential Palace is one of the greatest German baroque palaces still around today: it has got 452 rooms spread over 28 buildings. It is called the "Swabian Versailles" and used to be the residence of the kings of Württemberg. ... read more ...

The Monrepos lakeside palace

This is the former hunting lodge of Duke Eberhard Ludwig which was expanded upon Duke Carl Eugen unpleted during the reign of King Friedrich I of Wurttemberg. It is considered as a rococo masterpiece. ... read more ...

The hunting lodge and summer residence Favorite

Favorite is just a few minutes walk from the Residential Palace and was built between 1713 and 1723 by Duke Eberhard Ludwig for his mistress Wilhelmine von Graevenitz. The furnishings of Favorite, which has a baroque façade, come form the Napoleonic era. ... read more ...

The garden show Blooming Baroque and the Fairy-Tale Garden

The very beautiful gardens around the residential palace make a trip to Ludwigsburg unforgettable. Garden art from various eras and regions is presented for the pleasure of the visitors. ... read more ...

Fairy-Tale Garden

There is also something for the little ones: the fantastic magical world with more than 30 fairytale scenes, which tell about secret beings in a fabulous world. Where does the frog prince live? ... read more ...

Museums in the Residential Palace

Museums in the Residential Palace However, apart from all the new age culture, the spirit of Ludwig and the charm of the past is still visible in the extensive historical collections. Carl Eugen apartment Duke Carl Eugen preferred more intimate surroundings during his stays at the Redsidential Palace in Ludwigsburg. ... read more ...

Torhäuser

The six historical gate buildings of the city Ludwigsburg belonged to between 1758 and 1760 the city wall plant established under duke Carl Eugen and formed the exits of the city. After an extensive redevelopment in the year the gate buildings serve 2004 as museums, archives and showrooms. ... read more ...