Ludwigsburg, Germany
Ludwigsburg is a town of 87,603 people in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, founded in 1704.
Why visit Ludwigsburg
Townapedia lists 178 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 213 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Luna, Caligari, Favoriteschloss and Aldinger Torhaus.
Weather in Ludwigsburg
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About Ludwigsburg
Ludwigsburg (German pronunciation: [ˈluːtvɪçsˌbʊʁk] ) is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of Stuttgart city centre, near the river Neckar. It is the largest and primary city of the Ludwigsburg district with about 94,000 inhabitants. It is situated within the Stuttgart Region, and the district is part of the administrative region (Regierungsbezirk) of Stuttgart.
From the Wikipedia article Ludwigsburg (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Ludwigsburg on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do18
Luna
Cinema and theater
32 Untere Reithausstraße, Ludwigsburg
"Das Kino hat offen, wenn Filme gezeigt werden"
Scala Kultur
Cinema and theater
2 Stuttgarter Straße, Ludwigsburg
"Öffnungszeiten je nach Veranstaltung"
Bietigheim Enz Valley Viaduct
Bridge · 7.8 km
Railway bridge in Germany
Observation Tower Burgholzhof
Monument and historic site · 8.7 km
Observation tower in Stuttgart
Schlosstheater Ludwigsburg
Cinema and theater
Theater of Ludwigsburg Palace in Ludwisgburg, Germany
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks178
Favoriteschloss
Monument and historic site · 0.9 km
1, Ludwigsburg
Mar 15-Nov 06 Mo-Su,PH 10:00-12:00,13:30-16:00; Nov 07-Mar 14...
Pflugfelder Torhaus
Museum · 0.9 km
Buergerverein Weststadt und Pflugfelden e.V.
38 Pflugfelder Straße, Ludwigsburg
Asperger Torhaus
Monument and historic site · 0.6 km
52 Asperger Straße, Ludwigsburg
Schiller-Denkmal
Monument and historic site
Schillerplatz, Ludwigsburg
Stuttgarter Torhaus
Monument and historic site · 1.0 km
62 Stuttgarter Straße, Ludwigsburg
166 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Kunsteisbahn Ludwigsburg (am Stadionbad)
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 km
50 Fuchshofstraße, Ludwigsburg
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes213
Restaurant Parkcafé im Blühenden Barock Ludwigsburg
Cafe · Regional, German · 0.8 km
2 In den Anlagen, Ludwigsburg
Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
Scala Gastronomie
Restaurant · Regional, International
2 Stuttgarter Straße, Ludwigsburg
We-Su 18:00-21:30
Die blaue Agave
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 km
Mexican food and cocktailbar
7-9 Wilhelm-Bleyle-Straße, Ludwigsburg
Mo-Th 17:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00, Su 17:00-24:00
Lokanta
Restaurant · Turkish
Original anatolische Gerichte
3 Kirchstraße
Mo, We, Th, Su 09:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 09:00-01:00
Restaurant Badgarten
Restaurant · 0.7 km
Ludwigsburgs ältester Biergarten
36 Mühlstraße
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Blauer Engel
Restaurant · International
10 Akademiehof, Ludwigsburg
Mo-Th 09:00-01:00; Fr 09:00-02:00; Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00;...
Café Soufflé
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pancake, Brunch, Cake
9 Kirchstraße, Ludwigsburg
Tu-Th 08:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-22:00; Su 08:30-21:00
Coffee Fellows
Cafe · Coffee Shop
11 Kirchstraße, Ludwigsburg
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00;Sa 09:00-20:00;Su 10:00-19:00
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Die Griechin
Restaurant · Greek · 0.7 km
23/1 Leonberger Straße, Ludwigsburg
We-Mo 11:30-14:30,17:00-24:00; Tu off
201 more on the map.
History
The middle of Neckarland, where Ludwigsburg lies, was settled in the Stone and Bronze Ages. Numerous archaeological sites from the Hallstatt period remain in the city and surrounding area.
Towards the end of the 1st century, the area was occupied by the Romans. They pushed the Limes further to the east around 150 and controlled the region until 260, when the Alamanni occupied the Neckarland. Evidence of the Alamanni settlement can be found in grave sites in the city today.
The origins of Ludwigsburg date from the beginning of the 18th century (1718–1723) when the largest baroque castle in Germany, Ludwigsburg Palace was built by Duke Eberhard Ludwig von Württemberg. Originally, the Duke planned to just build one country home (albeit a palace), which he began building in 1704. However, the examples of other princes fostered a desire to project his absolutist power by establishing a city. To the baroque palace, he added a hunting lodge and country seat, called Schloss Favorite (1713–1728), and the Seeschloss (castle on the lake) Monrepos (1764–1768).
A settlement began near the palace in 1709 and a town charter was granted on 3 April 1718. That same year, Ludwigsburg became a bailiff's seat, which eventually became the rural district of Ludwigsburg in 1938.
From the History section of Ludwigsburg on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Churches and places of worship23
Kirche zur heiligsten Dreieinigkeit
Church · Roman Catholic
5 Bei der Katholischen Kirche, Ludwigsburg
Auferstehungskirche
Church · Protestant · 1.0 km
76 Schorndorfer Straße, Ludwigsburg
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare19
Apotheke im Kaufland
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 km
124 Friedrichstraße, Ludwigsburg
NC Klinik am Forum Neurozentrum für Diagnostik und Therapie
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 km
30 Stuttgarter Straße, Ludwigsburg
Map of Ludwigsburg
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Getting there and nearby towns
Manfred Rommel Airport Stuttgart (STR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Möglingen 5 km west, about 5 min by car
- Tamm 6 km northwest, about 6 min by car
- Marbach am Neckar 7 km northeast, about 7 min by car
- Markgröningen 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Schwieberdingen 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Steinheim an der Murr 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
- Waiblingen 12 km southeast, about 12 min by car
- Stuttgart 13 km south, about 13 min by car
- Leutenbach 15 km east, about 15 min by car
- Winnenden 15 km east, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Katholische Kirche Marktplatz Ludwigsburg DSC 4878, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Ev. Stadtkirche - Ostfassade (2), Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ludwigsburg - panoramio (2), Baden de, CC BY 3.0
- Weihnachtsmarkt - Ludwigsburg - panoramio, Baden de, CC BY 3.0
- Ludwigsburg (51908833472), Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0
- Ludwigsburg (51910119344), Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0
- Ludwigsburg (51909895133), Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0
- Ludwigsburg (51910420510), Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0
- Statue of Duke Eberhard Ludwig of Württemberg - Marktplatz - Ludwigsburg - Germany 2017, José Luiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marktbrunnen - LUDWIGSBURG - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Ev. Stadtkirche - Ostfassade - Giebel mit Wappen (1), Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Ev. Stadtkirche - Ostfassade (2) (cropped), Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marktplatz - LUDWIGSBURG - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
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- Marktplatz - LUDWIGSBURG - panoramio (1), geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Katholische Kirche - LUDWIGSBURG - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Barockweihnachtsmarkt - Ludwigsburg - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Dreieinigkeitskirche - Westfassade hinter Stadtbrunnen, Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Evangelische Stadtkirche - LUDWIGSBURG - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Weihnachtsmarkt - Ludwigsburg - panoramio (1), Baden de, CC BY 3.0
- Stadtkirche - LUDWIGSBURG - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Weihnachtsmarkt Ludwigsburg - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Südostecke - Ansicht von WNW (1), Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barockweihnachtsmarkt - Ludwigsburg - panoramio (1), geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Ludwigsburg - Stuttgart - Germany (8917158551), Cesar I. Martins from Jundiai, Brazil, CC BY 2.0
- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Blick nach Westen mit Stadtkirche (1), Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Ev. Stadtkirche - Ostfassade (1), Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barockweihnachtsmarkt - Ludwigsburg - panoramio (2), geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Weihnachtsmarkt - Ludwigsburg - panoramio (5), Baden de, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-07-13 Marktplatz Ludwigsburg, Hansueli Krapf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-07-13 Marktplatz Ludwigsburg3, Hansueli Krapf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ludwigsburger Barock - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
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- Ludwigsburg - Altstadt - Marktplatz - Blick nach Osten mit Dreieinigkeitskirche (2), Roman Eisele, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stadtkirche Ludwigsburg - panoramio, geo pixel, CC BY 3.0
- Aerial image of the Bietigheim Viaduct (view from the southeast), Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burgholzhofturm-pjt, pjt56 / --- If you use the picture outside Wikipedia I would appreciate a short e-mail to [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0
- BeihingenAmanduskirche, Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Filmakademie Ludwigsburg DSC 3579, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Residenzschloss in Ludwigsburg — Luftaufnahme 2010, Igor Wink, Winkit ( Diskussion ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ludwigsburg Palace December 2018, Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AkademieDarstellendeKunstLudwigsburg, Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schloss favorite park blick, Wagner Tobias, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- Aerial image of the Ludwigsburg Palace, Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arena Ludwigsburg, Pilettes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emichsburg am Schloss Ludwigsburg, Immanuel Giel, Public domain
- Ludwigsburg - Friedenskirche 02, Ecelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg web, Hkom phl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wohn- und Geschäftshaus, Kino Scala, Stuttgarter Straße 2, 71638 Ludwigsburg, Fyrtaarn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kulturzentrum Ludwigsburg, Stabilubu at German Wikipedia, Public domain
- 2016-03-13 Ludwigsburg Museum 14, Yeerge, CC BY 4.0
- Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium Ludwigsburg, Gerd Fahrenhorst, CC BY 4.0
- Musikhalle Ludwigsburg Bahnhofstrasse 19 DSC 6116, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central-Theater (Kino) Arsenalstraße 4 Ludwigsburg TR250542 2025-12-28 yj, Fyrtaarn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union-Theater (Kino) Solitudestraße 6 Ludwigsburg TR250528 2025-12-28 yj, Fyrtaarn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ludwigsburg Herrmann-005, Kamahele, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- 111120 Favoritepark-Herbst (2), Rudiswelt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Modell Zuchthaus Ludwigsburg Stand 1790 Strafvollzugsmuseum Ludwigsburg, Strafvollzugsmuseum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Untere Reithausstrasse 32 Bogenstrasse Ludwigsburg Luna DSC 5962, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aldinger Torhaus, Josef Scham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pflugfelder Torhaus, Josef Scham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schillerdenkmal Ludwigsburg DSC 3188, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stuttgarter Torhaus, Josef Scham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stadtkirche Ludwigsburg DSC 4993, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Auferstehungskirche Ludwigsburg DSC 3742, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erloeserkirche Ludwigsburg Osterholzallee Johannisstrasse DSC 5092, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg, Zooey Braun, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- Scala Ludwigsburg (2015) DSC 3313, Ludwigs Unbürger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schorndorfer Torhaus mit Stadtmauer, JoScham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street-level photo, gpermant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, gpermant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, mfa, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Street-level photo, gpermant, CC BY-SA 4.0
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