Attraction · Bisingen · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Hohenzollern Castle in Bisingen

Hohenzollern Castle is an attraction in Bisingen, Baden-Württemberg. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 140 m you'll find a public toilet and a bench.

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The story

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Audio tour · Hohenzollern Castle

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You're standing at Hohenzollern Castle, perched on a lone summit at the edge of the Swabian Jura. The mountain is 855 metres high, and locals simply call it the Zoller. With all those towers and pinnacles, the castle looks like something out of a tale of knights. That's exactly what it was meant to do.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Every day 10:00-17:30
Wheelchair: Partly accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Hohenzollern Castle in Bisingen: home of a Prussian dynasty

Hohenzollern Castle in Bisingen is a large castle on a hilltop. It belongs to the Hohenzollern family, the ancestors of the later kings and emperors, and it still does. If you see the Prussian flag flying, the family itself is visiting. Inside you can see treasures from Prussian history, including the Prussian royal crown and a royal uniform. The castle was completed in 1867. You will find Hohenzollern Castle near Bisingen in Baden-Württemberg, high on the Zoller, which is what locals call this isolated mountain of 855 metres.

History of Burg Hohenzollern

The castle you see today is the third to stand on this spot. The first was probably built by the Zollern family. In 1423, after a long siege by Zwabische steden, it was completely destroyed. From 1454 a second castle was built, which became a strong fortress. After 1798 the fortress fell into decay, and around 1800 only the Sint-Michaëlskapel remained usable. In 1819 the young kroonprins Frederik Willem IV van Pruisen climbed up to the site. He came to seek the roots of his family and saw a sunset here that he never forgot. When he became king, he had the castle rebuilt. The design came from the architect Friedrich August Stüler, and the work was finished in 1867. Hardly anyone lived there. It was mainly a showpiece and a monument to the family.

Opening hours, tickets and accessibility at Burg Hohenzollern

The Burg Hohenzollern opening hours are, according to OpenStreetMap, Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30. You can therefore visit the castle on every day of the week. Plan your visit well before closing time so you have enough time to walk around and look at everything. The castle is partly accessible by wheelchair, so not all areas are equally easy to reach. More information about tickets and accessibility can be found on the official website: burg-hohenzollern.com.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

A public toilet is just 18 metres from Hohenzollern Castle in Bisingen, and it has a baby-changing table. There are 4 public toilets in total within 500 metres. Drinking water is harder to find here: according to our map, there is no water point within 1 km, so bring enough water with you. There are benches near Hohenzollern Castle in Bisingen, though. The nearest bench is 143 metres away, and there are 2 benches within 500 metres.

Facilities near Hohenzollern Castle

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or honesty box within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

What altitude is Hohenzollern Castle at?

Hohenzollern Castle sits on a mountain top 855 metres high. Locals simply call that mountain the Zoller.

What are the opening hours to visit Hohenzollern Castle?

Hohenzollern Castle is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30. Check the official website burg-hohenzollern.com before your visit.

Is there a toilet at Hohenzollern Castle?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 18 metres from Hohenzollern Castle and has a baby changing table. There are 4 public toilets within 500 metres in total.

Is there drinking water at Hohenzollern Castle?

No, according to our map there is no water tap within 1 km of Hohenzollern Castle. So bring your own water.

Are there benches at Hohenzollern Castle?

Yes, the nearest bench is 143 metres from Hohenzollern Castle. There are 2 benches within 500 metres.

Who designed Hohenzollern Castle?

Architect Friedrich August Stüler designed Hohenzollern Castle. The castle was completed in 1867.