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Villa Ludwigshöhe Castle

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  • Außenansicht Schloss Villa Ludwigshöhe
    Außenansicht Schloss Villa Ludwigshöhe
    Photo: Verein SÜW Edenkoben, T. Kujat

“A villa in the Italian style, designed only for the beautiful season and located in the mildest part of the kingdom” – this wish was fulfilled by King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1786 – 1868) with Schloss Villa Ludwigshöhe near Edenkoben.

“A villa in Italian style, intended only for the beautiful season and located in the mildest part of the kingdom” – this wish was realized by King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1786 – 1868) with Castle Villa Ludwigshöhe near Edenkoben.
The classicist villa, reminiscent of ancient models, enchants with precious hardwood floors, opulent ceiling and wall paintings, and a unique view extending far over the Palatinate and the Rhine valley.

The current exhibition reflects the great enthusiasm for antiquity that was sparked in the 18th century by the rediscovery of Pompeii. It shows how this fascination also inspired King Ludwig I and is still reflected today in the architecture, paintings, and artworks of Villa Ludwigshöhe.

Group bookings are possible through the tourism office SÜW Edenkoben.
All information about group tours can be found here: Villa Ludwigshöhe Group Tours




Opening times

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Open Mar 15, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 from Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00–18:00 .
Open Nov 01, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026 from Sat and Sun 10:00–17:00 .

Die Villa ist wegen umfangreicher Sanierungsarbeiten bis voraussichtlich Pfingsten 2023 geschlossen.

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