Castles in Germany

Up on a wooded hill, the almost fairytale-like Veste Heldburg stays aloof from the surrounding landscape of South Thuringia. Dreamy towers and embattled...

Belvedere Palace is beautifully located withing an extensive park garden in the south of the Thuringian city Weimar. Since the early 1920s, Palace...

The Bavarian King Ludwig II (1845 – 1886) is notorious for his magnificent castles such as Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee and Neuschwanstein. A less...

The federal fortress Ulm was built in the middle of the 19th century and was at that time the largest fortress in Germany. It consisted of various installations, some of which can still...

On a rock above the Müglitz Valley stands Castle Weesenstein. Inside the castle, you can explore an acclaimed exhibition about its history, which dates...

Querfurt Castle, which is over 1000 years old , rises on the outskirts of the town of the same name near Halle on the Saale in southern Saxony-Anhalt. With...

In the middle of Dresden's Old Town is the "Residenzschloss" (Royal Palace) located. With over 400 years of history, it is one of the oldest buildings in...

The Rococo style New Palace in Bayreuth was the residence of the Margraves of Bayreuth from the middle of the 18th century. With princely state...

Nestled within the green oasis of Paderborn, the magnificent Neuhaus Castle rises as a masterpiece of Weser Renaissance architecture, captivating visitors with its historical grandeur...

The former medieval castle above the village of Streitberg is only partially preserved. Nevertheless, the Neideck castle ruins are considered a  landmark of Franconian...

Visitors to the New Residence can marvel at more than 40 state rooms in Bamberg. These include the Prince Bishop's Apartment, the Emperor's Hall and the...

Fantaisie Castle west of Bayreuth was built between 1761 and 1763 and today houses, among other things, the first German garden art museum. Exhibits,...

Moyland Castle is a popular excursion destination on the Lower Rhine. The moated castle attracts not only with its neo-Gothic architecture and the garden...

The Dornburg Palaces are a unique ensemble of palaces situated high on a plateau above the Saaletaal. The oldest of the castles dates back to the...

Majestically above the Ostallgäu region: The ruins of Eisenberg Castle rise at 1,055 meters and, together with Hohenfreyberg Castle, form a unique castle duo. Whether for families or...

This castle ruin near Vilshofen is an excellent destination for a walk or an excursion. Every year there are also castle festivals, a Walpurgis Night, a garden market and the castle...

Droyßig Castle is located in the Zeitz Forest, 60 kilometres from Leipzig. One of the highlights of the castle is the brown bear enclosure , which has been around since 1870. In...

Right next to the New Palace is Bayreuth's "green lung" - the Hofgarten. In the middle of the city centre you can stroll through oak and chestnut avenues, enjoy the view over wide...

Majestically perched above the Elbe River, Albrechtsburg Meissen is a late Gothic architectural masterpiece and the oldest castle complex in Germany....

Directly on the banks of the Elbe, nestled among vineyards and picturesque gardens, you’ll find one of Europe’s most beautiful palace ensembles: Pillnitz...

Perched high on a steep cliff above the Echaz Valley, Lichtenstein Castle looks like something straight out of a fairytale. Often referred to as the...

Surrounded by gentle hills and picturesque landscapes lies one of the most beautiful country palaces in Saxony: Rammenau Baroque Palace. With its...

Perched high above the town of Bad Urach, the ruins of Hohenurach Castle dominate the landscape as a visible symbol of the city and a fascinating relic of medieval architecture. Today,...

Majestically perched on a rocky spur above the Zschopau River, Kriebstein Castle is considered the most beautiful knight’s castle in Saxony. With its...