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View of the Altsachsenheim castle ruins from the pedestrian and cycle path along the Enz river.

Good view from the pedestrian and cycle path along the Enz river of the Altsachsenheim castle ruins perched above the Enz riverbank.

This striking half-timbered house in Bönnigheim is the "Ratsstüble" (Rat's Inn) on the market square. It was built on the cellar vault of a previous building, dating back to at least 1458. It has a relatively small footprint and a height of 17 meters. The building has likely housed a restaurant since its construction. It is documented that it was owned by a master baker in 1685 and a master butcher in 1839. During the First World War, bakeries, butchers, and confectioneries were located here. Since 1945, it has been called the "Ratsstüble" – probably due to its proximity to the former town hall (which burned down in 1945). This is where the council members of the time met. In the 1970s, the inn was considered a trendy pub thanks to the students of the Hohenstein Institute and Schiller College. Today, you will find an inn here serving traditional Swabian cuisine.

The picture could be of me. That's how I saw it on my tour when I came by...😃

There are benches on the Murg directly on the cycle path, with a beautiful view of the castle.

Historical fountain in front of the Stadionsche Schloss

The castle was taken over by the Christian Youth Village Association of Germany (CJD) in 1949 to serve as a youth, educational and social workshop for young people. At the end of 2013, the CJD terminated the lease on the rooms it rented in the castle. In 2020, a concession agreement was signed between the state of Baden-Württemberg and the private Schloss-Collection GmbH & Co KG, which provides for use as a hotel and restaurant. Not much has happened to date, as there are apparently major problems with parking spaces and fire department access. You can explore the castle (except the inner courtyard) by bike.

The historic center of Bönnigheim is always worth a visit. There you'll find the Ganerbenturm (Ganerben Tower), the Stadion Castle, and many places to stop for refreshments.