In the Footsteps of Hermann Hesse

Calw, the birthplace and hometown of Hermann Hesse, left a lasting mark on the Nobel laureate and his writing. Many buildings in the town still evoke the settings of his works, which are celebrated well beyond Germany's borders.

Join our guides on a walk through the places that shaped Hesse's life and work in Calw, and visit the spots he described so vividly in his stories. You will soon understand why he once called this town on the river Nagold "the most beautiful of all cities".

The public guided tour also includes free admission to the magnificent Palais Vischer - the town's current museum, built in the grand Louis XVI style.