Calw

Calw - The Hermann Hesse Town

On familiar terms with Hermann Hesse
In Calw, you can get up close and personal with Hermann Hesse. Original locations bring his literature to life. The narrow streets of Hermann Hesse's city are lined with half-timbered houses at their finest. Take a stroll and soak up the unique atmosphere of the city with its pretty shops and charming cafés. Discover the scenes of an eventful history in the city's exciting museums.

An impressive piece of contemporary history
...awaits you in the former Benedictine monastery of St. Peter and Paul. Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of this historic place. Let the magic of days gone by work its charm on you in St. Aurelius Monastery and the monastery museum. Round off an eventful afternoon with a tour of the lovingly designed herb garden.