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Germany's castles are nestled in nature parks, biosphere reserves and vineyards. Join us on hikes full of history and with spectacular views.

On the western edge of the Odenwald mountain range, we hike 120 kilometres from Darmstadt to Heidelberg . We see forests, walk through vineyards and take a look around the many castles.

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 th...

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

Mysterious bog bodies, the Nydam Boat from the Viking age and delightful art collections are amongst the rare exhibits and excessive riches on display at the two regional museums in the most spectacul...

High above the Rhine on the Palatinate Wine Route, a well-fortified castle with a colourful past stands tall above the forest. It made its mark in the German history books by providing the setting for...

The romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle have been one of Europe's most famous sights since the 19th century, attracting millions of visitors from far and wide.

Hohenzollern Castle – the ancestral seat of the Prussian King and Princes of Hohenzollern – stands proudly almost 900 metres above the Swabian Jura, fortified with towers and battlements.

When George V, the last King of Hanover, gave his wife a castle for her birthday in 1857, he was already going blind and his beloved Queen Consort Marie was not destined to live there properly either.

Neuschwanstein Castle is a powerful symbol the world over thanks to its idealised romantic architecture combined with the tragic love story of its owner, King Ludwig II of Bavaria.