Ludwigsburg

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Ludwigsburg which includes a castle and interior views
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Ludwigsburg showing street scenes

Resplendent palaces and glorious gardens combine with lively shopping districts and colorful festivals at this city in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state.

Experience a blend of history, nature and entertainment in Ludwigsburg. Explore royal palaces and fairytale gardens. Discover bustling commercial streets and festivals that celebrate everything from artisans to food and street music. Established as a royal retreat in the early 1700s, today Ludwigsburg maintains the grace of its regal past.

Ludwigsburg is famous for its three palaces. In the heart of the city is Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg, a Baroque masterpiece with over 400 rooms built for the Dukes of Württemberg in 1704. Take a guided tour of the palace’s rooms, admire European art in the Barockgalerie and browse fashion exhibitions in the Modemuseum. Marvel at the artistic flower arrangements and topiary displays in the palace’s garden, Blühendes Barock.

A short walk away is Schloss Favorite, a lavishly decorated former hunting palace and summer residence. Spot deer in the surrounding 178-acre (72-hectare) garden, Favoritepark. North of the city center is Seeschloss Monrepos, an 18th-century lakeside hunting lodge used for private events and concerts. Go boating on Lake Monrepos, which turns into a public ice-rink during the winter months.

The city’s old town spreads out from the café-lined Marktplatz. Visit Stadtkirche and Zur Heiligsten Dreieinigkeit, two striking churches erected almost 300 years ago. See the birthplaces of famous poets such as Justinus Kerner and Friedrich Theodor Vischer. Browse boutiques and fashion outlets set along the old town’s streets, including Holmzmarktstrasse and Wilhelmstrasse.

Brush up on local history at Ludwigsburg Museum. Learn about the rural life of the city’s early settlers at the Dorfmuseum Poppenweiler. Find exhibits that highlight the city’s penal past at the Prison Museum.

Plan your visit around the city’s busy schedule of events. May’s Street Music Festival honors street performers and aspiring musicians. Watch elegant horse parades at June’s Ludwigsburg Horse Market. Also in June is the Market Square Festival, which celebrates the city’s diverse music and culinary scene. Shop at 170 stalls during the month-long Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market.

Ludwigsburg is a 15-minute train journey from Stuttgart and a popular daytrip destination. A range of guesthouse and hotels provide affordable accommodation options.

nestor Hotel Stuttgart-Ludwigsburg
nestor Hotel Stuttgart-Ludwigsburg
4 out of 5
Stuttgarter Strasse 35/2, Ludwigsburg, BW
The price is ₩120,841 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
₩120,841
₩129,300 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ludwigsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (526 reviews)
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"Lovely, friendly and comfortable hotel in a great location"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

nestor Hotel Stuttgart-Ludwigsburg
HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg
HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg
Leonberger Str. 6, Ludwigsburg, BW
The price is ₩127,478 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
₩127,478
₩136,395 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ludwigsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (319 reviews)
"Staff is extremely helpful and nice!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg
Schlosshotel Monrepos
Schlosshotel Monrepos
4 out of 5
Domaene Monrepos 22, Ludwigsburg, BW
The price is ₩174,304 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
₩174,304
₩186,505 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Ludwigsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Porsche Museum and Monrepos Palace are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (403 reviews)
"Wonderful property! The setting is beautiful!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Schlosshotel Monrepos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nisay Home
Nisay Home
Frankfurter Str. 9, Ludwigsburg, BW
Stay at this aparthotel in Ludwigsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porsche Museum and Hunting ...
Nisay Home
AB Apartment 109
AB Apartment 109
Netzestraße 31, Ludwigsburg
Stay at this apartment in Ludwigsburg. Enjoy free WiFi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Porsche Museum and Wilhelma Zoo are located nearby.
AB Apartment 109
HARBR. boardinghouse
HARBR. boardinghouse
Wilhelm-Bleyle-Straße 6, Ludwigsburg, BW
Stay at this apartment in Ludwigsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Porsche Museum and Wilhelma Zoo are ...
"Sehr geräumige Zimmer, Lage sehr zentral. Deshalb der Nachteil laut, weil in unmittelbarer Nähe des Bahnhofes."

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

HARBR. boardinghouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Ludwigsburg is a pleasant, walkable town with great restaurants, shopping and visitor attractions.

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