Weikersheim: Palace, Garden and Culture

Weikersheim offers several clearly distinct themes to consider when planning a stay: palace architecture, garden design, local history and cultural events. The Knights’ Hall and the garden areas provide historical highlights, while the museum, church and TauberPhilharmonie add local history and a varied cultural program. Which aspects you choose depends on whether you would rather include interiors, gardens, history or events in your days.

Palace and Garden

The Knights’ Hall in Weikersheim Palace was built around 1600. Its 40-meter-long wooden ceiling is unsupported by pillars. The interiors can be visited as part of a guided palace tour. Since tour times vary by season, you should check the schedule before your trip.

The ensemble of statues from the Baroque garden’s creation period has been fully preserved in Weikersheim Palace Garden. Rare details include the “Dwarf Gallery,” a group of dwarf figures. There is also an orchard with historic fruit trees, a rose garden and a town garden with old trees. The Alchemy and Witch Garden complements these areas in summer. There you can discover witch herbs, magical plants and mystical symbols. The garden area is located on the site of an alchemy laboratory that existed more than 400 years ago. Since the display varies by season, it is advisable to check the visiting period before your trip.

Local History and Culture

The Gänsturm tower now houses a small town museum offering insights into Weikersheim’s history. From the tower roof, you can look out over the town’s rooftops. If you plan to enjoy this view, please check access arrangements in advance.

St. George’s Church is centrally located on the Market Square. Regular services are held there, as well as concerts; the concert program varies. The TauberPhilharmonie offers concerts, cabaret, comedy, films and festivals. Its program also changes. The Philharmonie is accessible and can be reached at ground level. For specific events, you should check the relevant visitor information.

Routes and Travel Planning

The Hohenlohe Residence Trail starts in Weikersheim and leads to palaces, historic residences and landscapes. Before setting out, check the route and trail conditions. Another route described in detail is the 8 km Tauberschwarz Hiking Trail. It starts in Laudenbach and tells the story of the region’s Tauberschwarz grape variety and a distinctive wine. For this trail, you should check local conditions and access points.

Additional Offerings in the Main-Tauber District

The wider Main-Tauber District destination also has its own cultural and wine offerings. Wine tastings can be booked at the Taubertal wine shop in Bronnbach Monastery. More than 20 winegrowers and wineries present selected wines from Baden, Württemberg and Franconia there. Bronnbach Monastery is a former Cistercian monastery. The Bronnbach Cultural Tours include concerts, readings, exhibitions, wine and food events, and lectures.

Discover more destinations: Bieberehren, Wertheim, Külsheim, Neubrunn, Assamstadt, Niederstetten, Boxberg, Schwarzenbronn.

View the overview of the wider destination: Main-Tauber District.