 Hohenasperg from the northwest | ||
| Asperg | ||
| district | Ludwigsburg | |
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| Residents | 13.480 (2019) | |
| height | 270 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.asperg.de | |
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Asperg is a city in Strohgäu. It is dominated by the Hohenasperg, which can be seen from afar.
background
In the densely populated region of the Middle Neckar is the Hohenasperg with its 356 m height a landmark that can be seen from afar. Already in pre-Christian times the mountain served as a prince's seat and as a refuge, smaller elevations like the one south of the city Small asparagus were barrows. The Hohenasperg was expanded into a fortress in the Middle Ages, and at the end of the 17th century it became a state prison, where not only criminals but also political prisoners were housed. The building complex has served as a correctional hospital since 1968.
getting there
By plane
The Stuttgart Airport is around 40 km away
By train
The 1 Asperg train station is on the route of the Frankenbahn between Stuttgart and HeilbronnHowever, only the trains on the line stop in Asperg S5 of the Stuttgart S-Bahn
In the street
Of the 
A81 you can reach Asperg via the AS 
15 Ludwigsburg Nord or via AS 16 Ludwigsburg South
 | In Asperg were Environmental zones set up in accordance with the fine dust ordinance. Without a corresponding sticker, you risk a fine of € 80 when entering an environmental zone. This also applies to foreign road users. Entry ban for vehicles in pollutant groups 1 2 3 (Info Federal Environment Agency) |  |
mobility
Tourist Attractions
The highest mountain in Württemberg ...Democrat hump or House of the Swabian Intelligence were other well-known paraphrases for the once so terrible prison, in which not only criminals but also political prisoners like the poet Thrust type were often detained for years without charge and without a final judgment.
- 1 Hohenasperg fortress
- 2 Hohenasperg Museum (Hohenasperg - A German prison), Schubartstrasse 20, 71679 Asperg. Open: March 31st to the end of Oct. Thu-Sun 10 am-6pm.Price: Admission adults € 2.00. Reduction € 1. special offers for schools
- 3 Viticulture Museum (in the old wine press), Kelterstrasse 11, 71679 Asperg. Tel.: (0)7141 624 54. temporarily closedOpen: by appointment.
- 4 Fire Brigade Museum of the city of Asperg (House of clubs), Schillerstraße 3, 71679 Asperg. Tel.: 49 (0)7141 65944. temporarily closed
- 5 Small asparagus, in the south of the city located Celtic burial mound with a diameter of 60 m and a height of 8 m
activities
- The Celtic way, the cycle path goes from Asperg to Ditzingen past a total of 9 sites of Celtic culture.
- Skater facility at the outdoor pool
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
- 1 City administration, Marketplace 1. Tel.: (0)7141 269-0.
trips
- Neighboring cities and towns are Tamm, Ludwigsburg, Possible and Markgröningen.
- Popular destinations are
- Stuttgart with Wilhelma, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum
- Schillerstadt Marbach am Neckar
- amusement park Tripsdrill
literature
Web links
- http://www.asperg.de/ - Asperg official website
