Nestled at the base of the Black Forest, Muggensturm is a small town in Baden-Württemberg’s Rhine Rift Valley. It was first mentioned in 1193 and by the Middle Ages, it had been fortified with town walls and a castle. Muggensturm played an important role in the mid-19th-century Baden Revolution, with several battles fought in the area.
Things to do in Muggensturm
In the heart of Muggensturm is the Maria Königin der Engel, a magnificent church dedicated to Mary Queen of Angels. It’s the tallest building in the town and topped by a 63-metre-high tower that can be seen from afar. Step inside to admire the building’s soaring interior, gilded altar and beautiful stained-glass windows.
Coincide your visit to Muggensturm with a performance at the Freilichtbühne Ötigheim, an open-air theatre established in 1906. It is particularly renowned for its amateur productions of “William Tell”, with the gravel pit stage affectionately referred to as the “Tellplatz”. In addition to plays, the theatre also hosts children’s productions, musicals and operas.
Muggensturm makes a good base for visiting Schloss Favorite, a magnificent pleasure palace built by Johann Michael Ludwig Rohrer in the early 18th century. It is the oldest of Germany’s so-called “porcelain palaces”, with an impressive collection of black lacquer work and Chinese porcelain on display. In addition to exploring the palace’s ornate Baroque interiors, you can stroll through the formal gardens.
Getting around Muggensturm
Muggensturm is around 20 minutes’ drive from Karlsruhe and an hour from Stuttgart. Stuttgart Airport is also an hour away and has flights to destinations across Europe and North Africa. Regular trains connect to the Muggensturm railway station and buses travel through the town. The centre of Muggensturm is compact enough to explore on foot.