State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg
Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg
Proud residences of the Electoral Palatinate

Mannheim and surrounding areaProud residences of the electoral palatinate

Heidelberg Palace is one of the most famous palaces, but is inconceivable without the later residence at Mannheim Baroque Palace and the summer residence at Schwetzingen Palace, with its famous palace gardens. They form the roots of this metropolitan region!

Heidelberg Castle

Heidelberg Castle

Each year, Heidelberg Castle attracts around a million visitors. These impressive ruins are synonymous with Romanticism.

Heidelberg Castle
Mannheim Baroque Palace, staircase

Mannheim Baroque Palace

With a vast countryard and a façade spanning more than 400 metres, Mannheim has one of the largest palaces in Europe. 

Mannheim Baroque Palace
Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens

Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens

Schwetzingen Palace is famous for the beauty and harmony of its gardens. The original design survives to this day. 

Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
Dilsberg Fortress Ruins

Dilsberg Fortress Ruins

Dilsberg Fortress Ruins are know for their sweeping 360° views of the Neckar valley and the Odenwald forest.

Dilsberg Fortress Ruins