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Hettingen Castle is not only a historic building, but also a vibrant part of the town. A visit is particularly worthwhile during cultural events or while taking a stroll through the picturesque Lauchert Valley.

The town of Hettingen bought the castle in 1978 from the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. 1991-1994 The castle was renovated and converted into a town hall for 4.24 million DM. 1994 The town administration moved in and used it as a town hall. The whole story: https://www.hettingen.de/geschichteschloss.php

The castle was destroyed by fire around 1150

Remains of the Baldenstein castle ruins. The castle was destroyed by fire quite early (around 1150). What a miracle that there is still something to see today.

Nice barbecue area in front of the castle entrance with a great view of Hettingen. To the right of the castle is the Narrenburg Narrenmuseum.

Hölnstein Castle, also known as Holstein, is the ruin of a spur castle at 817.8 m above sea level. NHN high cliffs eastwards above Stetten unter Holstein, a district of Burladingen in the Zollernalb district in Baden-Württemberg. The castle was probably built around 1275 by the Lords of Hölnstein, from 1388 parts were sold again and again, so it was acquired - at least partially - in 1404 by Heinrich von Killer zu Ringingen, in 1431 the castle was inhabited by Renhard Nerer, Konrad von Hölnstein's son-in-law. In 1474 the entire castle was sold to Count Jobst Nikolaus I von Zollern. Count Eitel Friedrich von Zollern had "the tower on the Burgstall near Stetten" demolished in 1585. In 1985 the ruins were repaired by the city of Burladingen. The former castle complex with pre-fortifications, protected by an eastern and southern wall with moats, had a large and small cave and a passage cave and had a residential tower with a vaulted cellar, courtyard and buildings. Extensive ring and building wall remains of the complex are still preserved. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_H%C3%B6lnstein

An old ruin where the castle once stood. Information boards explain the history of the ruins and provide information about the settlement of this area.

Today, Hettingen Castle serves e.g. as "Narrenburg" - the museum of the local fools' association. The town hall of Hettingen is also located there. As far as I know, the castle cannot be visited. But from there you have a fantastic view of Hettingen and the surrounding area.