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Schloss Hohenzollern in Sigmaringen in der Nähe vom Bodensee

Hohenzollern - Sigmaringen Castle

Sigmaringen, Germany

Initially built as a fortress, Sigmaringen Castle, perched between the Swabian Jura and Lake Constance, is now considered a palace, a princely residence where the later Princes of Hohenzollern wrote European history. Take a guided tour of the palace to learn about its history, which spans close to a millennium, and experience courtly life through the ages. The residential palace’s interior will most certainly transport you back in time. Young visitors can also discover the palace’s secrets on one of the regular guided tours for children.

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Opening hours

9th March - 9th November 
Mon-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm

10th November - 23rd December
Thu-Sun 10am-5pm

26th December - 7th December
Mon-Sun 10am-5pm

Last admission one hour before closing

24.12., 25.12., 31.12., 01.01., 09.01.-09.03. closed

 

Recommended time
90 Minutes
Price
Adults
14.00 €

combination ticket Hohenzollern castle and armoury (Castle with guided and audio tour through the armoury)

One-time free admission with the Bodensee Card PLUS (no pre-registration or online ticket purchase necessary)​​​​​​​

Kids
7.00 €

combination ticket Hohenzollern castle and armoury (Castle with guided and audio tour through the armoury)

One-time free admission with the Bodensee Card PLUS 

Additional information
  • Public tours with castle guides currently for a maximum of 20 people are always offered on the hour.
  • Visitors who prefer an audio guide can enter the castle at any time.
  • Special dates or themed tours can be booked by arrangement.
Contact address

Hohenzollernschloss Sigmaringen
Karl-Anton-Platz 8
72488 Sigmaringen
Germany

Tel.: +49 7571 729230
besichtigung@hohenzollern.com
hohenzollern-schoss.de
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