Ten Towers Tour

Imposing defensive towers, distinctive church steeples, the former residential tower of the bailiff – towers have shaped the cityscape of Bretten for centuries. Emperors and kings, city lords and residents, merchants and craftsmen; all lived in the shadow and protection of these towers. Discover where Emperor Charles V spent the night, why a school center needed a tower, and from which castle Bretten got its name. Experience how Bretten defended itself against the army of Duke Ulrich of Württemberg in 1504 at the medieval city fortifications. Find out why Bretten has three churches and which one is considered the "most medieval." Following the traces of history, this tour reveals what still defines Bretten today. Meeting point: Market fountain in the marketplace.