Discover 9 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Heidenheim (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Hellenstein Castle, Fruchtkasten, and Kunstmuseum. Also, be sure to include Congress Centrum Heidenheim in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Heidenheim (Baden-Württemberg).
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Hellenstein Castle
![Museum in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/32912188e0c33f6f25da8505550006c9.jpg)
Also known as: Schloss Hellenstein
Museum in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany. Hellenstein Castle is located 70 meters above the city of Heidenheim an der Brenz in eastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was once the home of the Lords of Hellenstein.
The castle was first built during the 12th century by the Hellenstein family. In 1273 the castle passed out of the control of the Hellensteins and had several owners before coming under the control of the Dukes of Württemberg. On August 5, 1530 the old castle burned to the ground and was rebuilt during the mid-16th century. At the end of the century it was expanded on its eastern flank to create a new castle. During the 17th and early 18th century the castle was at its peak as a symbol of the Württemberg dukes. Around 1762 the family could no longer maintain the castle and it began to fall into disrepair. Eventually some of the stones were sold off as building material.
In 1901 the former castle church was acquired by the Folk and Ancient History Society of Heidenheim as a museum. The museum expanded throughout the first half of the 20th century, until in 1956 the entire castle was rebuilt as a museum. In 1993 the city of Heidenheim took over the museum from the Society. Today the castle contains several museums which are open from March 15 until November 15 Tuesday through Sunday.[1]
Address: Schloß Hellenstein 1, 89522 Heidenheim an der Brenz
Fruchtkasten
![Fruchtkasten](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/94a2fc752a41ac09e35d4c18df2e2772.jpg)
Museum
Kunstmuseum
![Kunstmuseum](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/55f93497e8634b99c6f348fc5b94328e.jpg)
Museum, Art museum
Address: Marienstraße 4, 89518 Heidenheim an der Brenz
Congress Centrum Heidenheim
![Congress Centrum Heidenheim](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/71f6898f23d6a4f3169d1738193e4bbd.jpg)
Convention center, Hotel
Address: Hugo-Rupf-Platz 1, 89522 Heidenheim an der Brenz
St. Paulus Church
![St. Paulus Church](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/bb18605082f57a9332ff1ea29cb12b96.jpg)
The Protestant Church of St. Paul in Heidenheim an der Brenz is a listed sacred building in the neo-Gothic style. The town church is built of red brick and named after the biblical apostle Paul of Tarsus. St. Paul's Church is the largest church in Heidenheim and also the Protestant deanery and main church.
Address: Christianstraße 10, 89522 Heidenheim an der Brenz
Batterieturm
![Batterieturm](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/6d00c062bd0980b6f5f0864d0ac6fa63.jpg)
Ruins
Aussichtsturm
![Aussichtsturm](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/83c271a1c962ca3c71906972cac17a99.jpg)
View point
EOS
![EOS](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/52c3de8de185c052e5e5e73eb8a38fca.jpg)
Address: In den Tieräckern 7, Heidenheim
AWO Haus
![AWO Haus](https://gtsy.b-cdn.net/media/images/de/place/800/fc232e4e0e48180426cd9d8f54b51a06.jpg)
Address: Jahnstraße 40, Heidenheim