There are literally hundreds of historic castles in Bavaria, each with their own intriguing stories, gardens and antique collections to discover.
Straight from those golden fairy tales, the city positively brims with magical castles. Travel down your story time days, with these mesmerizing castles!
Neuschwanstein Castle
Known as the most beautiful castle in the world, it seems to be quite unbelievable with its detailed decor including sumptuous original furniture & prodigy ornamentation.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Standing strong on a hilltop, the castle has Rococo interior done up with opulent furniture, furnishings and embellishments. It is decorated with stylized gardens & beautiful fountains.
Hermitage Bayreuth
There are new attractions to this Old Palace including a Music room, a Japanese cabinet, Chinese mirror cabinet, fountains, hedge gardens, pergolas and waterworks.
Linderhof Palace
Known as ‘Little Versailles’, this palace is influenced by the French castles. It gives you an experience of Rococo interiors, numerous pieces of opulent furniture, furnishings & embellishments.
Nymphenburg Palace
Summer residence of Bavarian Electors, it has 200-hectare gardens split by a canal & dotted with sculptures. On guided tour, you can see grandiose rooms, hallways, kitchen, bedchambers, bathrooms & more.
Heidelberg Castle
More like a quarry these days, this is a perfect place to spend time wandering around Baroque style Old Town of Heidelberg. Bustling market squares and colorful facades make it perfect for shopping.
Marienberg Fortress
On a hill 100 meters above Main River, this fortress rises up from vineyards. You can stroll in the gardens which have beautiful fountains, flowerbeds and pavilions.
Burg Eltz
An old stone & timber castle with eight soaring towers perfectly perched above the valley floor, this castle is set against the backdrop of a stunning verdant valley.
Mespelbrunn Castle
This castle has its charm in the lush green surrounding hills & rises out of a crystal clear lake. It has beautiful red sandstone, well-preserved 16th-century armors & pikes on display inside.
Wurzburg Residence
The castle features a world-famous staircase with a ceiling, painted by Venetian artist. Representing the four continents, this is one of the largest frescoes in the history of painting.
You haven’t really experienced Europe in all its glory until you’ve visited a castle or two, and Germany definitely has more than its fair share of beautiful, famous castles.
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Choose from our list of the best castles and kickstart your own royal adventure.