Sights

Castle Hohenzollern

The imposing ancestral castle of the Hohenzollern family sits enthroned on the hill above Hechingen – a landmark and cultural experience with a fantastic view.

Monastery church St. Luzen

A magnificent late Renaissance nave (1586–89), particularly well known for its Baroque nativity scene and Calvary – one of the most significant buildings of its era in southern Germany.

St. James’s Collegiate Church

Early classical church (1780–83), striking sacred building with princely crypt and ornate interior – centrally located in the upper town

Hohenzollern State Museum (Old Castle)

Museum of regional history – from the Bronze Age to the princely era. Housed in the historic Old Castle (1704–1705)

Villa Eugenia & Prince’s Garden

Classical pleasure garden house (1787), now a cultural and event centre. Surrounded by an English landscape garden, it was once the residence of the last princely couple.

Zollernalb Vintage Car Museum

Car museum in Hechingen with over 100 historic vehicles and changing exhibitions – ideal for car enthusiasts and
cultural events

Hechingen-Stein Roman Open-Air Museum

Archaeological site with reconstructed buildings, temple district and Roman estate – provides a vivid insight into Roman life.

Tips for visiting

1. Discover the old town: Collegiate Church, Town Hall Fountain, Synagogue, Old Churches.

2. Museum visits: Old Castle (State Museum), Vintage Car Museum, Open-Air Museum.

3. Castles & nature: Hohenzollern Castle, Lindich Castle, Villa Eugenia, hiking trails & fairy tale trail.

Suggestion: City tour via QR code

A digital city walk takes you to 13 prominent landmarks, including the town hall, market square fountain, Lower Tower and the Protestant St. John’s Church. Your smartphone becomes your personal guide.

Picture: https://www.hechingen-tourismus.de/