A big old church without pomp. No fixed pews but chairs that can be moved. The anteroom is interestingly designed and houses two old church bells. Unfortunately the path to the bell tower was closed. The church is still worth it.

Great medieval church that sits above the beautiful old town of Herrenberg. The interior is very impressive. The eye is drawn to the chancel, where the original altar will be projected on screens until the end of 2019 - which is now in the Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart. A visit to the tower (with the bell tower museum) is also highly recommended. In addition to the bells, the view over the Gäu is more than worth the climb and the 3 euro entrance fee!

A very beautiful old church. Nice view over the old town of Herrenberg. It's worth visiting this place

The collegiate church on this fragile mountain nose would no longer receive a building permit today. But the patrons and city founders, the Count Palatine of Tübingen, cared little about architectural problems. The church should be right there: towering over the town houses, but below the castle. This representative ensemble has suffered somewhat because the castle has disappeared down to its foundations, but the church, which can be seen from afar - affectionately known as the “Glucke vom Gäu” - is still there, regardless of whether you are approaching from Nagold, Tübingen or on the A 81 . Founding a city was a long-term investment. Manorial rule secured a livelihood, but luxury was only available for money. So the city was founded: attract merchants and craftsmen, grant them market rights, then the pennies rang in the count's purse, the church came last. A parish church already existed in Mühlhausen, where the tennis courts are today. The church in Herrenberg, dedicated to Mary, Mother of God, was for a long time just a chapel, which has nothing to do with the size of the building, but is a question of canon law. It was not mentioned as a parish church until 1315. A monastery, an independent college of priests, existed for just under 100 years before the Reformation in 1534, but the name has remained. In the mid-1960s. the collegiate church began to slide. Tear down or renovate, that was the expensive question. Stabilization took almost a decade with many tons of concrete. All later trimmings and decorations were also removed from the interior. The warm yellow of the columns and the vaulted ceiling shines especially on sunny days and if someone is playing the organ, then you should sit down quietly and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind you for a few minutes. The famous Herrenberg Altar by Jörg Ratgeb did not return. The parish removed it in the 19th century because of its “lack of beauty”. In reality, it was a political decision: Ratgeb was on the side of the rebellious farmers in 1525, a “social democrat” to a certain extent. Only a small copy can be seen in the collegiate church; the original is in the Stuttgart State Gallery. The climb to the tower is worth it, not only because of the bell museum, but also because of the unique view.

Very beautiful church ⛪ Good to look at, easy to reach. Built beautifully back then, it still stands beautifully today. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ✨ Have you ever been to such a beautiful church? If not, you have to go to such a beautiful church and look at it 🔍

Amazing building which you can go into AND it is heated. I'm not sure just how green it is to heat a huge stone built church? Must be very costly too!

Big old church that has a walkway around the bell tower. Worth a visit just for the view.

Such a gorgeous church, and the view is incredible as well!

A landmark in Herrenberg that can be seen from far away. A beautiful, mighty church with the oldest rose window in Swabia. In the neighborhood of the missing castle. Strangely enough, outside the walls. And also when dividing districts without assigning ownership. Houses a bell museum, which is unfortunately closed due to construction work. But there are also various bells available for viewing. You can park on the Schlossberg. Or at the train station, which has the advantage that you automatically walk through the beautiful old town.

Visible from afar, the Gothic collegiate church with its baroque onion dome stands on the slope of the Schlossberg, the landmark of Herrenberg. Its squat shape and location earned it the humorous name “The Glucke vom Gäu”. Works of art inside include the stone pulpit (1504), the baptismal font (1472), the carved choir stalls (1517) as well as epitaphs and images from the post-Reformation period. ---------------- Collegiate church Built and completed 1276 -1293 and 1471 - 1493. 1972-1982 extensive renovation. Tower gallery as a gentleman's church with the oldest rose window in Swabia. Three-aisled hall church, oldest structure of this type in Swabia. Choir with richly carved choir stalls by the master Heinrich Schickhardt from 1517. There is a bell museum in the tower.

A beautifully located church. The bell tower is simply amazing. The view from the church wall over Herrenberg and the Gäu is also worth a visit.

The nickname “Glucke vom Gäu” is really true, because the massive church watches over the city like a fat hen. Until 1749, the western facade had an appearance consistent with the Gothic style of the church, with two pointed towers. These had become dilapidated after lightning strikes and were replaced by a thick onion dome. Actually a baroque architectural sin that doesn't fit with the Gothic church, but gives the building its original appearance.

Very quiet place at the top of the city, clean, open from 10 am to 5:00 pm.

very neat church

I like it

Beautiful church with excellent Glockenmuseum.

A place of quite rest. You can sit here and have prayer, there are fewer people.

Nice church which is worth visiting. And while you are there, take a walk up the Schlossberg

Parking is not possible, more of a place that you have to walk to from wherever you found parking in the city. You'll find a old church with a breath taking view of the town and there is music played early in the morning (about 8:30) for about 15 min on the weekend. There is also a small outdoor art collection up the mountain behind the church. Perfect for a gorgeous spring day. Kids and pets welcome on the small hike up the mountain!

Nice hotel with a great buffet offering