189 entries found for "castles in germany"

There are very few places elsewhere in the world with such a wealth of original buildings dating from the Middle Ages as there are here. You can't help but ask yourself whether time has stood still in...

Bad Dürrheim in the Black Forest is famous as both a saltwater spa and a climatic health resort, making it twice as attractive to anyone looking for a health and wellness break that truly delivers res...

The climatic health resort and mud spa town of Bad Tölz situated at the heart of the Tölzer Land region is the ideal destination for anyone looking to give their health a boost whilst enjoying all the...

Want to explore the vineyards, go to the zoo or visit a museum in your wheelchair? In Germany, you can! Varying levels of difficulty and carefully planned tours offer room for flexibility and individu...

When we hike on the Märkischer Landweg Trail, we head through the most pristine floodplains in Europe. This trail boasts 217 kilometres of pure nature in Brandenburg, from Berlin to the Polish border....

Roman legions once marched up the River Lippe to seize the region between the Rhine and Elbe Rivers – without success. These days, it is cyclists who conquer the riverside route as they explore in the...

The Tauber Altmühl Valley Cycle Route runs between Wertheim and Kelheim, linking four stunning river regions surrounding the Main, Tauber, Altmühl and Danube. It never fails to astound cyclists with i...

Hämelschenburg Palace combines many of the features you would expect from a stately palace: a splendid design with three wings and moats, a fortified bridge and two impressive octagonal staircase towe...

Sometimes beauty is in the eye of the beholder – but there are places where there's no doubt that Germany excels: from spectacular viewing platforms in the middle of bustling cities to sweeping panora...

We explore the geological diversity of southern Harz on the Karst Trail. The gypsum has eroded to form spectacular and unique landscapes.