Burg Hohenzollern was built somewhere between 1846 and 1867. This site is the ancestral seat of the Imperial House of Hohenzollern, and the present day structure is actually the third castle built on the spot.The castle, set alone atop an impressive hill, is one of the most visited castles in Germany. Highlights include St. Michel chapel and the famous Hohenzollern Crown, a decadently bejeweled piece which is adorned with, among other gems, a diamond cross,142 rose-cut diamonds, and a massive sapphire.
Hohenzollern Castle is accessible from the city of Stuttgart, an hour train ride away. A bus can take you to the parking lot and you can continue a 20 minute hike to the top.
