Weikersheim has one of the most important Renaissance palaces in Germany with an almost completely preserved interior and a magnificent palace garden laid out in the Baroque style of Versailles. A guided tour of the palace, especially of the impressive Knights’ Hall, is worthwhile for every visitor. After the tour, visitors can explore the palace garden on their own. The baroque palace garden fascinates with its numerous extraordinary figures. Unlike almost any other garden from this period, the statues here are almost completely preserved. Over 70 statues, most of which have stood on their pedestals for 300 years. Photo: JenniferSauer
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Water tower
Water tower (1902) in Wilhelminian style. The wall paintings inside the tower show the historical development of Schillingsfürst’s water supply.
Parish Church of St. Jakob
Parish Church of St. Jakob (St. James) with its onion tower, it sits majestically on the ‘Kirchberg’ and can be…
Medieval town wall
Completely preserved medieval town wall (14th century) with numerous towers and gates; approx. 2.5 km of walkable battlements
‘Kinderzeche’ Armoury
‘Kinderzeche’ Armoury in a former silo is home to an accessible collection of equipment, costume and weapons from the historical…
‘Mariae Geburt’ monastery church
‘Mariae Geburt’ monastery church (11th/12th/15th centuries): a magnificent Gothic church with a separate bell-tower was erected on the foundations of…
Wallersteiner Rock
‘Wallersteiner Felsen’: approx. 65 m high rock offering a wonderful all-round view over the Ries district. It is the starting…













