Coat of arms and logo for Baden-Württemberg State Palaces and Gardens
Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden‑Württemberg
State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg
Upper Swabia & Ulm

Upper Swabia & UlmMonasteries and Celtsin Upper Swabia

Pilgrimages, devout traditions and such a wealth of art as is rarely seen elsewhere, and all in a perfect vacation setting. Large Medieval and Baroque monasteries are some of the highlights of upper Swabia, including Wiblingen, Schussenried, Ochsenhausen, Heiligkreuztal.

Wiblingen Monastery

Wiblingen Monastery

Wiblingen Monastery and its church represent the final masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Upper Swabia. 

Wiblingen Monastery
Schussenried Monastery, library

Schussenried Monastery

Schussenried Monastery (Kloster Schussenried) enchants visitors with one of the most beautiful libraries in southern Germany.

Schussenried Monastery
Ochsenhausen Monastery

Ochsenhausen Monastery

The well preserved Ochsenhausen Monastery is one of the highlights of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route.

Ochsenhausen Monastery
Heiligkreuztal Monastery

Heiligkreuztal Monastery

Heiligkreuztal is a hidden gem rich in cultural heritage and beautiful architecture, with much to offer visitors.

Heiligkreuztal Monastery
Heuneburg – Celtic city of Pyrene

Heuneburg – Celtic city of Pyrene

This Celtic hilltop settlement is the oldest city north of the Alps. In the 6th century BCE – while Rome was still a small village – Heuneburg was in its heyday.

Heuneburg – Celtic city of Pyrene