Hohenzollern Castle is the ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern. Located atop Mount Hohenzollern, above and south of Hechingen, on the edge of the Swabian Jura of central Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The castle was completely destroyed in 1423 after a ten-month siege by the free imperial cities of Swabia. A larger and sturdier structure was constructed from 1454 to 1461, which served as a refuge for the Catholic Swabian Hohenzollerns, including during the Thirty Years' War. By the end of the 18th century it was thought to have lost its strategic importance and gradually fell into disrepair, leading to the demolition of several dilapidated buildings.

The final castle was built between 1846 and 1867 as a family memorial by Hohenzollern scion King Frederick William IV of Prussia. Architect Friedrich August Stüler based his design on English Gothic Revival architecture and the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. In 1945 it briefly became the home of the former Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany, son of the last Hohenzollern monarch, Kaiser Wilhelm II.

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RiKu HOTEL Reutlingen

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, modern, yet simple room. "

Boutiquehotel La Casa

10/10 Excellent

"I loved my stay at Boutiquehotel La Casa. The hotel itself is beautiful — styled in a warm Spanish-inspired design that feels elegant and welcoming. The spa was one of the highlights of my trip: the sauna and pool were absolutely amazing and created such a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The staff were consistently kind and helpful, and the breakfast each morning was really delicious. The Christmas decorations were stunning as well — truly magical and thoughtfully done. I would definitely stay here again. A couple of small things could be improved. I had forgotten conditioner while traveling, and the hotel didn’t have any basic amenities available for guests who might need something. I also misplaced my iPhone charger during the trip, and they didn’t have chargers or small essentials on hand the way many hotels do. Those little conveniences would have made the stay even more comfortable. On my last night, a very noisy couple moved into the room next door, and I could hear their conversation and banging pretty clearly — the walls are on the thinner side. Not the hotel’s fault, but something to be aware of. Overall, though, it’s a beautiful hotel with a wonderful spa, lovely staff, fantastic holiday atmosphere, and a great breakfast. I enjoyed my stay very much!"

DORMERO Hotel Reutlingen

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service and accommodation! We greatly appreciated the managers attention to detail along with her personal assistance and care provided. At the front desk, Laura was more than helpful in getting us situated and feeling comfortable while visiting our son who is in university. We felt welcomed with the type of accommodating attention that is warming and kind. I highly recommend this location and will not hesitate to use any Domero location again in the future when traveling."