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Description
The Blühendes Barock is the palace garden surrounding the baroque residential palace in Ludwigsburg. While the gardens do not host a large variety of bird species, they are ideal for observing and photographing common birds such as Great Tit, Eurasian Blue Tit, European Robin, Blackbird, Common Chiffchaff, House Sparrow, European Goldfinch, Mallard, Egyptian Goose, Grey Heron, and Jackdaw in a beautiful environment.
Most birds here are more used to people, and the gardens are decorated with vibrant flowers during spring and summer.
A local highlight is the Mandarin Duck, which is usually found here in abundance, except during some winters. They can primarily be seen at the Schüsselesee and Emichsee. Another special sight are the White Stork pairs that nest each year on top of the aviary. Other species such as Tawny Owl, Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Long-tailed Tit have also been observed here.
Details
Access
From late March to early December, there is an entrance fee to the palace gardens. Tickets are available at the southern main entrance, the west entrance at the palace (Hinterer Schlosshof), and the east entrance (Mömpelgartstraße). Seasonal card holders can enter the park from additional entrances. The gardens are open from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm during the main season. From early December to late March, opening hours are 9 am to sunset.
Paid parking is available at Mömpelgartstraße, Fasanenstraße, and Bärenwiese. Several parking garages are also located throughout the city. Press P on the map for directions to the parking area.
For public transport, take the S4 or S5 to Ludwigsburg station. From there, the palace garden is about a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, take bus lines 422, 425, 426, 431, or 433 to the main entrance, or lines 421, 427, 430, or 444 to the west entrance at the palace.
The Blühendes Barock features well-maintained paved paths, as well as many small, winding trails that invite exploration.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Pond , Park , City/village , ForestConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SummerRoute
Wide path , Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Bird activity varies a bit depending on the area of the palace gardens.
The large south garden (1) features a large open area with rows of trees to its side. Common Chaffinch, Eurasian Blue Tit, Black Redstart, Eurasian Kestrel, Carrion Crow and Egyptian Goose are the most commonly found birds here.
In the upper east garden, the gardens around the orangery (2) are particularly great for different songbirds, like Eurasian Blue Tit, European Robin, Blackbird and Song Thrush. From there, the nests of the White Stork can be seen especially well.
The Schüsselesee (3) is a great location to observe Mallard, Mandarin Duck, Grey Heron and Jackdaw.
The lower east garden features the Emichsee (4) and a second pond (5), where Mandarin Duck, Egyptian Goose and Eurasian Moorhen sometimes reside, and European Goldfinch, Common Chiffchaff and Wren can be spotted.
It also has a 'valley of birdsongs' (6), where various recorded bird songs are presented. The fairy-tale garden (7) is usually the most crowded and has fewer interesting spots and opportunities for birders. In the north garden (8), Jackdaw can often be observed.
For a larger tour, the Favoritepark can easily be visited afterwards by exiting the Blühendes Barock to its northern exit and crossing the road via the bridge.
Many captive birds, including pheasants and flamingos, can also be seen in the Blühendes Barock.