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One of the main attractions along the Romantic Road is the castle of Weikersheim. The main residence of the Hohenlohe dynasty is considered a masterpiece of the country residences.

In the 16th century, Count Wollfgang II inherited Weikerheim and transferred his residence there. Under his administration, the castle evolved from a fortress surrounded by a moat of water to a magnificent Renaissance palace. The sumptuous halls have been preserved to this day with their intact interior decoration. The knights' hall, which dates back to the 1600s, remains in its original state, with the exception of the wainscoting and great chandelier, added in the 18th century. Due to its excellent decoration, the audience room of the princess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie was baptized of "Schönes Zimme" (beautiful room). From 1710 the Baroque ornaments were created inside the castle and the garden. With its axial design and varied program of figures, the garden is still today a model of baroque landscape architecture. In the old kitchen of the castle there is today a permanent exhibition on alchemy. Here visitors have the opportunity to meet Count Wolfgang II of Hohenlohe and his laboratory of alchemy. The Orangerie, a 1723 arcaded two-door structure, has a total length of 100 meters and separates the castle's garden from free nature. The garden of the castle of Weikersheim is also famous for its comprehensive program of figures. Besides the four seasons, the four elements and the four winds, the gods of the planets and the fountain of Hercules and other gods of antiquity, there is also a whole court of dwarves inhabiting this reign of the garden.

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