Studying in Ludwigsburg

Ludwigsburg is known as a baroque city and will have you marvel at its architecture - especially the Residential Palace, which you should definitely visit. It is also known as the “German Versailles” and is one of the largest baroque palaces in Europe. But Ludwigsburg has more to offer than just impressive buildings. If you want to exercise to balance out sitting in the library: you can go kayaking, take out an SUP or a canoe on the Neckar. Or you can hike in the Zugwiesen biotope, a large floodplain, and discover rare birds and plants. The terraced vineyards downstream of the Neckar are also quite spectacular. Due to the rugged steep slopes, the wine here is still grown in the traditional way without harvesting machines. The grapes grow well in the sun-drenched landscape around Ludwigsburg, and on a walk through the vines, you can let your gaze wander over the Neckar glistening in the sun and admire the many castle ruins on nearby hills.

The region has a lot to offer, and it's easy to explore by bike. Ludwigsburg is on the Neckar Valley Cycle Route - at 410 km, it's a little too long for a relaxing day trip, but maybe you'll ride up to the barrage and watch ships pass through the lock while you rest your legs. You can also visit Marbach, where the famous German poet Friedrich Schiller was born, or the medieval half-timbered towns of Bietigheim-Bissingen or Besigheim.

What we recommend: visit a so-called Besenwirtschaft to taste the local cuisine. These simple eateries are often not open all year round but offer guaranteed regional specialities at good prices, usually directly from the producer. Maultaschen and Spätzle, for example, are an important part of Swabian cuisine. If you prefer to cook for yourself: Ludwigsburg's farmers market takes place three times a week on the central market square. Here, in the city's most beautiful open-air market, you can find fruit and vegetables, meat and sausage products and much more.