Germany - Country of castles and palaces

Having first been mentioned in the 12th century, Anholt Moated Castle is one of the few privately owned castles in North Rhine-Westphalia. It has evolved to become one of the region's largest museums.

The Hermitage in Bayreuth is an impressive combination of gardens and various buildings dating back to the 18th century, including the Old and New Palace and Monplaisir House.

Covering around 560 hectares, the UNESCO World Heritage Site spans from Kassel's famous landmark (the Hercules monument), past the 350 metres of cascades and all the way to Wilhelmshöhe Palace.

Bremen Bürgerpark is a prime example of how nature can be brought to life in an urban setting. This large yet small slice of paradise covering 202 hectares is one of Germany's most stunning landscape gardens.

Bückeburg Palace in Lower Saxony is still the ancestral seat of the Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe, sparkling as one of the most stunning gems within the Schaumburg Land region.

For more than a thousand years, the castle has been watching over the surrounding area as a prime example of a Gothic fortification. This is quite possibly the most phenomenal castle of its kind in the whole of Germany and certainly an important page in the Bavarian history book.

The largest and most magnificent palace in the whole of Berlin is named after Sophia Charlotte, Duchess of Brunswick and Lüneburg, wife of Prussian King Frederick I and the first Queen Consort in Prussia.

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful parks in Germany, egapark in Erfurt greets visitors with a glorious spread of flowers. It is also home to an educational nature trail, a viewing tower, an observatory and a children's playground.

Discover the authentic Middle Ages! Eltz Castle boasts exceptionally ornate architecture and enjoys a secluded valley location amidst unspoilt nature.

The abundant collection of roses at the Rosarium in Sangerhausen is so much more than just a pretty, poetic garden. It is a living museum and a love story dedicated to the 'queen of flowers'.

Eutin Castle and its charming gardens are located in a stunning spot at the heart of the Holstein Switzerland lakelands. Following extensive renovation work, the enchanting castle has been given a second lease of life.