Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Ellwangen (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen, St. Vitus, and Mary's Church. Also, be sure to include Schloss ob Ellwangen in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Ellwangen (Baden-Württemberg).
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Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen
The Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen in Ellwangen was opened in 2001 and provides a lively overview of 500 years of Alamannic history from the early Middle Ages with finds from all over southern Germany. Due to the difficult budget situation of the city of Ellwangen, the city council discussed closing the museum in 2010. The Alamannenmuseum is open from Tuesday to Friday between 2 and 5 pm and on Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 5 pm.
Address: Haller Str. 9, 73479 Ellwangen (Jagst)
St. Vitus
The Basilica of St. Vitus Ellwangen is a late Romanesque vaulted building from the 13th century. This sacred building, which characterizes the townscape, has served as the Catholic parish church for the core city of Ellwangen since secularization.
Address: Marktpl. 1, 73479 Ellwangen (Jagst)
Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church in the center of Ellwangen is a Catholic church built in 1427 as a city church for the city parish of Ellwangen and today belongs to the parish of St. Vitus.
Address: Pfarrgasse 17, 73479 Ellwangen (Jagst)
Schloss ob Ellwangen
The castle ob Ellwangen served from 1460 as a residence and seat of power for the prince princes of the Ellwangen prince provostry and from 1802/1803 to 1842 as an electoral or royal residence. It was originally built around 1200 as a fortified castle for the monastery of Ellwangen, which at that time was already independent of the empire.
The extensive complex is located at about 505 meters above sea level on a hill above the city center of Ellwangen in eastern Württemberg in the midst of meadow orchards. Together with the Schönenberg Church, the castle forms a landmark of Ellwangen that is visible from afar.
Address: Schloss ob Ellwangen 12, 73479 Ellwangen
Protestant church
The baroque Stadtkirche Ellwangen is a Protestant church in the city center of Ellwangen that characterizes the cityscape of Ellwangen.
Address: Marktpl. 5, 73479 Ellwangen (Jagst)
Schönenbergkirche
The Schönenbergkirche, also known as the pilgrimage church "Zu Unserer Lieben Frau", is located on the 530 meter high Schönenberg near Ellwangen and is an important church building in the region of East Württemberg.
Address: Schonenberg 42, 73479 Ellwangen
Antoniuskapelle
The Chapel of St. Anthony in the Ellwangen district of Schrezheim is famous for its faience altar, which comes from the Schrezheim porcelain manufactory and is one of the most important works of faience art.
Address: 8 Fayencestraße, Ellwangen