Old Castle & Landesmuseum Württemberg
Altes Schloss
A medieval moated castle at the city's birthplace, with an elegant Renaissance arcaded courtyard and the Württemberg State Museum, which displays the Württemberg crown jewels and historical artefacts.
The Old Castle was first built as a moated fortress in the 10th century to protect a stud farm. In the 16th century it was rebuilt as a Renaissance palace with a three-storey arcaded courtyard, and it is the birthplace of Stuttgart. It now houses the Württemberg State Museum, displaying archaeological finds from prehistory to modern times, Celtic gold, medieval sculpture, clocks and the royal treasures of Württemberg, including the crown jewels. There is also an interactive area for children. The courtyard is free to enter, and museum admission costs about €8. It is a short walk south of Schlossplatz.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Stuttgart Christmas Market
- Markthalle Stuttgart
- Stiftskirche & Schillerplatz
- Schlossplatz & New Palace
- Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
- Königstraße
- Bohnenviertel
- House of History Baden-Württemberg