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Kirchheim Palace
A fortress and widow's residence

A Selection from the History of KirchheimCollections

Members of Württemberg's ducal family used Kirchheim Palace for a variety of purposes. Every fall, their presence was felt throughout the population of Kirchheim unter Teck.

Illustration of a stag in Kirchheim Forest.

Courtly pursuits in the forest

The duke's hunts were extravagant and expensive, but also entertaining: its where Carl Eugen first met his Franziska.

The joy of hunting
The orphanage, the "Paulinenpflege", in Kirchheim unter Teck.

A heart the needy

Henriette von Württemberg had no time for pomp. Instead, she founded the Paulinenpflege orphanage and Wilhelm's Hospital.

The benefactress
Writ of protection from 1688

In the shadow of the palace

Some citizens, farmers and craftsmen were awarded lucrative jobs from the ducal court, others had to work without pay.

The subjects