Castles
10536 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.
Schlossteich Dölkau
Germany
Schloss Alsleben
Germany
Warmsdorfer Park / Georgskapelle
Germany
Landschloss Wilsleben
Germany
Barby Castle
Germany
Museum Schloss Bernburg
Germany
Schloss Biendorf
Germany
Wasserburg Egeln
Germany
Konradsburg
Germany