Welcome to Sigmaringen Castle
Learn and relive history in Sigmaringen castle! Its thousand year-old history, its court and residents will come to life on your castle tour.
First mentioned in 1077, the fortress perched high above the Danube has evolved over the centuries into a splendid royal palace. Different styles throughout the ages have left their traces behind, giving the castle its present appearance.
Seen from the riverside, the castle complex seems fortified and imposing, reminiscent of medieval times. Viewed from the opposite side, the castle harmonizes well with the city of Sigmaringen.
As seat of the former counts and present Hohenzollern princes, the castle has been making international history since 1535, their owners being one of the oldest and most important noble families in Germany.
In the 19th century, Prince Karl Anton and his children made their stamp upon European history. His son Karl was proclaimed King of Romania in 1881. His eldest son Leopold was offered the Spanish crown, which he was forced to forfeit for political reasons. Karl Anton’s daughters were married into the Portuguese and Belgian royal houses.
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