Germany is home to some of the most beautiful castles steeped in history. Appreciate the country’s breathtaking architecture by taking a look at these 10 fairy tale castles – and tick them off your bucket list the next time you visit Germany.
1 Eltz Castle
This beautiful medieval castle is located in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier. The small river Elzbach flows around the large rock that Eltz Castle is built on.
2 Schwerin Castle
Serving as the residence of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament, this beautiful palace is set on a small island in Lake Schwerin.
3 Hohenzollern Castle
Boasting breathtaking views, you’ll find this castle perched on top of Mount Hohenzollern – the periphery of the Swabian Alps of central Baden-Württemberg.
4 Moyland Castle
This moated castle is located in Bedburg-Hau in the district of Kleve.
5 Cochem Castle
Found in the town of Cochem in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, Cochem Castle perches upon a 330 ft hill overlooking the River Moselle.
6 Lichtenstein Castle
Small but impressive, Lichtenstein Castle is located on a steep cliff near Honau at the edge of the Swabian Alps.
7 Gluecksburg Castle
One of the most significant Renaissance castles in northern Europe, this water castle can be found in the town of Glücksburg.
8 Hohenschwangau Castle
Built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, this castle can be found on the Western side of Hohenschwangau Village near the town of Füssen.
9 Neuschwanstein Castle
With a scenic mountain backdrop and built for King Ludwig II between 1869 and 1886, Neuschwanstein Castle is situated near Schwangau and Füssen in the Allgäu. The path to Neuschwanstein Castle starts in the village of Hohenschwangau.
10 Lowenburg Castle
You’ll find this romantic 18th Century castle in the Kassel landscape park of Wilhelmshöhe.
