Burg Pfullingen

The Burg Pfullingen once stood on a hill above the town of Pfullingen in the Reutlingen district. Built in the 11th century, it served as the seat of the local noble family, the Edelfreien von Pfullingen. The family likely shared ties with the counts of Achalm, who held power in the region during that time. By the late 13th century, the castle had passed to the Freiherren von Greifenstein. Before its demolition in 1521, it had already been recorded as a ruined site in 1454. Archaeologists uncovered dressed stone blocks during excavations in 1900, confirming the castle’s former presence. The site now lies within the town’s limits, its remains buried beneath later development. Historical records and place names still reflect its former importance in the area’s medieval landscape. The castle’s story is tied to the broader history of the Swabian Alb region. Visitors to Pfullingen will find no grand ruins or towers today, only subtle traces of the past. The hill where the castle once stood is now part of the town’s fabric. Local streets and landmarks may hint at its former significance. The site offers a quiet reminder of Pfullingen’s medieval origins.