Rastatt is a city where Baroque splendor, military history, and the calm landscapes of the Upper Rhine come together in a way that feels both elegant and deeply rooted. Its rise began at the turn of the 18th century, when Margrave Louis William of Baden chose the small settlement as the site of his new residence. The result was a grand Baroque palace whose long façades, ceremonial halls, and formal gardens still dominate the city’s identity. Around it, a planned town emerged with straight avenues and symmetrical streets, giving Rastatt a distinctive architectural coherence that has survived the centuries.

Rastatt Residential Palace
The oldest Baroque residence on the Upper Rhine, featuring grand state rooms and a formal urban axis.
Schloss Favorite Rastatt
A perfectly preserved Baroque pleasure palace known for its porcelain collections and lavish interiors.
Rastatt Old Town
A compact Baroque city center with pastel façades, straight streets, and elegant squares.
St. Alexander Church
A prominent 18th-century church dominating the main square with its twin towers.
Pagodenburg
A small exotic Baroque pavilion set within the palace gardens.

Rastatt Casemates
Subterranean fortification tunnels from the city’s former military stronghold.
Rastatt City Museum
A museum exploring local history, culture, and the development of the Baroque city.
Wehrgeschichtliches Museum
A military history museum housed inside the Residential Palace.
Rastatt Palace Gardens
A geometric Baroque garden ideal for quiet walks and scenic views.
Bernhardus Church
A striking neo-Romanesque church with a monumental façade.

Rastatt Gate
A historic gateway marking one of the city’s former entrances.
Market Square
A lively central square framed by Baroque buildings and cafés.
Ludwigsfeste Remains
The surviving elements of an 18th-century fortress integrated into the modern city.
Kehler Tor
Another preserved Baroque city gate illustrating Rastatt’s defensive past.
Rastatt City Park
A green urban park with ponds, lawns, and shaded paths.

Fruchthalle
A historic hall now used for exhibitions and cultural events.
Reithalle Rastatt
A former riding hall transformed into a cultural venue.
Carl-Schurz-Haus
A memorial site dedicated to the statesman Carl Schurz, born in the region.
Rastatt Rhine Meadows
A protected natural area along the Rhine offering scenic walking trails.
Murgpark
A riverside park along the Murg, perfect for relaxed strolls.
different websites
rastatt.de (official portal)
Visit-Niedersachsen.com (by Hannover Marketing)
Visit Deutschland.com (hopefully soon)
Visit Germany.com (hopefully soon)
Visit Europe.com (official travel portal)
