It sits within the Neckar River basin and is located on a tourist route through the Württemberg wine region.

[3] Unlike most towns in the region, Großbottwar was neither heavily damaged by war nor by urban fires, so there are many old buildings from the 15th through the 17th centuries with original and well-preserved timber framing.

The 16th century Rathaus, or town hall, is noted for its half-timber construction and decoratively carved façade.

[4][5][6][7] Nearby is Wunnenstein mountain, the highest point of the Großbottwar area, at 394 metres above sea level.

[8] Findings from all of the cultural eras support the view that the Großbottwar area has been inhabited continuously since the Stone Age.

In 1357 the von Lichtenbergs sold the castle, and the related rule, including the town, to Eberhard II, Count of Württemberg.

Großbottwar was fined for partaking in the revolt and Feuerbacher was tried for his role as their leader, but he was acquitted and moved to Switzerland.

Many half-timbered buildings from the 15th to the 17th centuries are still intact, as is some of the original mediaeval wall that once stood around the town, although large sections of it were torn down between 1820 and 1837.

Stadtschänke is the oldest half-timbered building in the Ludwigsburg district and houses a restaurant and bed and breakfast business.