Hohenstaufen was a dynasty of Kings of Germany, many of whom were also crowned Holy Roman Emperor and Dukes of Swabia. The proper name, taken from their castle in Swabia, is Staufen.
When the last member of the Salian dynasty, Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, died without an heir there was controversy about the succession. Frederick and Conrad, the two current male Staufens, were grandsons of Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor and nephews of Henry IV. After the death of the intervening king and emperor Lothar II of Supplinburg, in 1137, Conrad became Conrad III of Germany.
In 1194 the Pisans, allies of Henry VI in the conquest of the kingdom, took possession of the city and held it as their own.
In 1227 the StaufianFrederick II of Sicily was in the city and strengthened the castle.
However, in the struggle between Emperor Frederick and the Papacy, in 1228 it rebelled against Frederick II and surrendered to the pope, after the Papal forces destroyed the imperial castle in the fray.
Wimpfen’s exciting history tells of Celts, Romans and Staufians: The name "Wimpfen" is probably of Celtic origin.; unique pieces such as the "Wimpfener Götterhimmel" (lit.
Wimpfen Gods‘ heaven) are Roman remains: The historical monument which characterises the look of Bad Wimpfen to this day was built in Staufian times: the largest Imperial Palace north of the Alps with its imposing towers, the "Steinhaus" (Stone House), the Hohenstaufen Gate, the Palace Chapel and the Arches.
Traditional festivals and markets such as the carneval procession, craft market and Christmas Market are important dates in the Calendar of Events.
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