Just outside Stuttgart and close to the Black Forest, the Baroque town of Ludwigsburg is a true pearl in Southern Germany.
Ludwigsburg - pure inspiration!
Welcome to Ludwigsburg, Germany’s Baroque gem! With a magnificent palace and gardens, a grand market square and tempting arcades, our small, friendly city has history and culture galore. But there is also a modern buzz, with festivals ranging from music to fireworks! Not forgetting Europe’s prettiest Christmas market. Getting here is so easy, and there is an added bonus: SouthWest Germany is the country’s sunniest region!
No wonder our slogan is 'Ludwigsburg inspiriert: Ludwigsburg inspires!' Discover more on our website; then come and visit us. We look forward to welcoming you!
Put Ludwigsburg on your bucket list!
Sit back and enjoy the must sees and highlights of one of Germany’s most stunning baroque cities in Southern Germany: one of Europe’s largest baroque residential palaces, the magnificent Palace Gardens and Germany’s most beautiful Christmas Market – you simply can’t miss Ludwigsburg!
See how royal life changed over the centuries. And how staff in the kitchens and gardens made it happen. Explore the museums dedicated to art and fashion, ceramics and children. The 18th-century theater still has the original stage equipment and sets. Outdoors, the Baroque in Bloom gardens are a highlight of the enormous park.
There is always something going on. Do you fancy seeing street musicians or classical super stars? Rock legends or avant-garde electro pop? How about donning a costume for the Venetian Fair? Or celebrating all things “pumpkin” at the Pumpkin Festival?
Get into the Yuletide spirit at the Christmas market. The Baroque setting, with elegant angels overhead, is worth a thousand photos. Then there are the stalls with locally-made gifts and loads of tasty treats. It all adds up to an extra-special experience. Come and see for yourself!
So easy to get to!
As well as being a great destination in its own right, Ludwigsburg is also convenient for extended vacations in SouthWest Germany. We are just north of Stuttgart, the federal state capital, just 45 minutes from Stuttgart International Airport, where flights land from all over the world. And we are also easy to reach via Germany’s fast, comfortable and efficient rail network (bahn.com). And if you are driving, then Germany’s world-class Autobahn/motorway network runs right past our door! We are also handy for major cities, such as Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich, as well as relaxing outdoor beauty spots, such as the Black Forest and Lake Constance.
We have places to stay for all budgets and tastes, from historic inns, stylish traditional hotels and family-run B&Bs to modern budget hotels, self-catering apartments and camp sites...
Tour the palace, grand squares, cobbled streets and churches; hear from costumed kitchen maids or aristocrats; enjoy food-themed tours or take a quiz; go on foot or travel by bus. The choice is always yours!