Schloss Hohenheim

Schloss Hohenheim is a manor estate in Stuttgart that gives its name to the Hohenheim district. Its origins reach back to a fief of the County of Württemberg. Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg, transformed the estate into a Rococo residence with extensive gardens. The grounds include pillars depicting Roman gods and a playhouse that now serves as a museum.

The estate became the duke’s main residence from 1772 to 1797. After his death, the property declined, then served as a military hospital in 1814. King Wilhelm I established an agricultural educational institution here in 1818, creating the foundation for the University of Hohenheim. Horticulture and agriculture departments have occupied the estate since that foundation. Restoration in the 1970s and 1990s preserved its architecture while supporting modern university use. The grounds serve the university, while historical rooms become accessible during public events. Wheelchair accessibility is recorded for this architectural site in Stuttgart.