Castles
10685 PlacesCastle tourism invites visitors into history, romance, and architectural splendor. Castles, primarily from the medieval era, were originally fortified structures built by nobility or royalty for defense and as symbols of power. Many sit atop strategic sites overlooking villages or countryside, offering commanding views and engaging stories of their past.
Modern-day travelers can explore castles through guided tours, often furnished with period artifacts. Some castles are converted into luxury accommodations, while others host festivals, performances, or historical reenactments that bring the past to life.
Kohlstein Castle
Germany
Wasserschloss Kunreuth
Germany
Neideck Castle
Germany
Streitburg Castle
Germany
Thuisbrunn Castle
Germany
Schloss Wiesenthau
Germany
Wolfsberg Castle
Germany
Schloss Reitzenstein
Germany
Oberes Schloß
Germany