Castle Highlights

WINE BARREL

The oldest giant barrel of the world holds 85 000 litres. It was commissioned by Duke Ulrich in 1549. This attraction is expected to be accessible again from November 2021.

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Bohnenberger Observatory

Since 1752, astronomers have been active at Hohentübingen Castle. The observatory, constructed by Johann G. F. Bohnenberger in 1814, lies at the cartographical centre point of the later kingdom of Württemberg. The observatory can be visited as of now.

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In the “cradle of biochemistry”, the first German biochemist Carl Sigwart worked from1818 onwards; here, Felix Hoppe-Seyler designated the haemoglobin, and Friedrich Miescher also discovered the nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) here in 1869. The new, interactive exhibition is located directly at the workplace of these scientists – in the former kitchen of the castle.

Cradle of biochemistry

Museum Shop

Everything from original gift ideas such as a wild horse replica to current publications can be found in the museum shop – all of it rounding off a visit to the museum.

Of course, all articles can be ordered comfortably via our online shop.

To the shop