There’s almost 25000 castles in Germany (yes you read that right), all renowned for their own unique history, architectural style, and cultural significance Germany is THE place to go, if you’re a castle buff. These castles vary in size and range from well-preserved palaces to romantic ruins.
If you’re planning a trip to Germany, you cannot miss the pearls of the castles in Germany!
This blog post will tell you about the most significant and beautiful castles in Germany, how to get there, when they’re open and how much it costs to visit.
Map of Castles in Germany
Bayern castles – the most densely populated area of castles in Germany.
Bavaria (Bayern in German) is renowned for its stunning castles and the legacy of its royal families. 33 castles are a part of the Bavarian palace administration together with multiple mansions and palace gardens, making it the most densely populated area of castles in Germany.
Discounted tickets to the Bayern castles in Germany
You can either pay a separate entrance fee at each castle you’d like to visit, or get an annual / 14-day castle card.
Annual season ticket
Price: €50
An annual season ticket will be valid for one year after your first visit, and allows you to visit over forty of the most beautiful state sights in Bavaria and castles in Germany.
You only have to visit 5 castles over a period of 1 year before your ticket grants free access to the remaining 28 castles!
14-day castle card
Price: €35
With a 14-day tickets you can visit over forty of the most beautiful state sights in Bavaria.
A14-day ticket will be valid for 14 days after your first visit. You only have to visit 3-4 castles over a period of 14 days before your ticket grants free access to the remaining 28 castles!
The annual season tickets and 14-day tickets are available at the ticket offices in all palaces in Baveria. (Please note that Hohenschwangau Castle CANNOT BE VISITED with the 14-day ticket or annual ticket)
Read up on Frequently asked Questions HERE
Here’s a list of mention worthy castles in Bavaria:
Linderhof Palace
A beautiful palace complex built by King Ludwig II in 1878. The Linderhof complex consists of the palace, a Moorish Kiosk, Marokkian house, a cave and beautiful gardens. King Ludwig II wanted it to be a palace for him and him alone, which is probably why Linderhof is the smallest of the fairy-tale king’s three castles and the only one completed during his lifetime.
The King was very inspired by the versailles in paris, and especially his bedroom in Linderhof Palace, has been made to copy the style of King Louis the 14th’s main bedroom.
King Ludwig II’s original idea to build a Versailles-inspired palace had already come to life in Herrenchiemsee.
Linderhof palace is the only place Ludwig actually spent a substantial amount of time. He lived here approximately 2 weeks of the month. The other 2 weeks he spent in Munich or travelling.
Opening hours
23 March-15 October: daily 9 am-6 pm
16 October-22 March: daily 10 am-4.30 pm
Admission fee
A ticket to the complex costs €10 and includes a guided tour of the Palace. Book your ticket here.
- You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
- Photographing is not allowed.
Neuschwanstein Castle – the most famous of castles in Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle is a fairytale fortress that came to life by the imagination of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and construction began in 1869. Today this fairy-tale castle attracts 1.4 million annual visitors from around the globe, also known as a direct model for the famous Disney Castle, making Neuschwanstein the most famous of castles in Germany.
Opening hours: daily from 9am to 6pm
Entrance fee: €20.5 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
- You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
- Photographing is not allowed.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Located just below Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau Castle was built in the 19th-century and was the childhood home of King Ludwig II. The castle, which was rebuilt by Ludwig’s father, King Maximilian II, on the ruins of a mediaeval fortress, has richly decorated rooms and stunning views of the surrounding lakes and mountains.
Opening hours: daily from 9am to 4.30pm
Entrance fee: €23.5 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: No
Tickets can only be purchased HERE.
Blutenburg Castle
A former hunting lodge located in the western district of Munich. Blutenburg Castle dates back to the 15th century, and is notable for its late Gothic chapel and park-like setting. It’s also a hidden gem as most people visiting Munich doesn’t go here. Best part? It’s free to visit!
Opening hours
April-September: 9 am-5 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Admission is FREE
Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace is a massive Baroque palace that once served as the summer residence for Bavarian royalty. After 10 years of marriage, Bavarian Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, finally got a son, and to celebrate they started building Nymphenburg in 1662. Its big gardens, 4 pavilions, and a horse carriage museum, make it a highlight of any things to do in Munich, Germany.
How to get to Nymphenburg Palace from Munich:
By car:
The trip from Munich to Nymphenburg palace takes about 25 min. And parking at the castle complex is free.
By public transportation:
From München Central station take subway S6 towards Tutzing and get off at Hackerbrucke. Walk upstairs and take bus number 17 towards Amalienburgstraße and get off at Schloss Nympenburg. The ride takes about 30 min.
Opening hours
Nymphenburg Palace, Marstallmuseum with Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
28 March to 15 October: daily 9 am-6 pm
16 October to 27 March: daily 10 am-4 pm
Park palaces: April to 15 October: daily 9 am-6 pm (closed the rest of the year)
Entrance fee
Nymphenburg Palace only: €8 (Adult)
Marstallmuseum with Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain: €6 (Adult)
Combination ticket “Parkburgen” (park palaces): €5 (Adult)
Combination ticket “Nymphenburg” for all 6 exhibitions: €15 (Adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
Munich Residence
The Munich Residence is the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria from 1508 to 1918. It is an enormous complex consisting of 130 rooms and ten courtyards. The residence showcases a mix of architectural styles, from Renaissance to Baroque, Rococo, and Classicism.
The Munich Residence has been open to the public as a museum since 1920 and is today one of the most important palace museums in Europe and one of the most influential castles in Germany.
Opening hours
The residence and treasury
23 March-20 October: daily 9 am-6 pm (last entry: 5 pm)
21 October-22 March: daily 10 am-5 pm (last entry: 4 pm)
Admission fee
Residence Museum: €10 (Adult)
Treasury: €10 (Adult)
Combination ticket: Residence Museum + Treasury: €15 (Adult)
Audio-guides are FREE
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
Neues Schloss Schleißheim – the most underrated of castles in Germany
This Baroque palace built in the early 18th century is a bit of a hidden gem just outside Munich. It features grand halls, opulent rooms, and an impressive garden.
Just outside Munich, the Schleissheim Palace complex consists of three Baroque palaces surrounded by beautiful gardens. Barely anyone visits this complex so you get to wander freely and take in the beauty of the complex by yourself.
Psst this was my favourite castle in Germany, and in my opinion the best thing to do around Munich.
Schleißheim palace complex was founded by Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria who built a small estate here in 1598, which was surrounded by small hermitages and forest chapels. From 1617 his son, Duke Maximilian had his father’s manor replaced by a palace which is the present Old Palace. Sadly most of it was destroyed during the Second World War.
Opening hours of the old and new palace + Lustheim Palace
April-September: tuesday to sunday 9 am-6 pm
October-March: tuesday to sunday 10 am-4 pm
Admission fee
Combination ticket
(Old Palace + New Palace + Lustheim Palace)
Adult: €10
Schleißheim Old Palace: €4 (Adult)
Schleißheim New Palace: €6 (Adult)
Lustheim Palace: €5 (Adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
Würzburg Residence
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Würzburg Residence is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. The palace is renowned for its grand staircase, the spectacular ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, and the ornate Imperial Hall.
Fun fact: It took sixty years to complete the residence, though the exterior was built from 1720 to 1744 and the interior finished in 1780.
As a result of the air raid of Würzburg on march 16th 1945, the residence was almost completely burnt down. Only parts of the palace have been restored, and the rest of the rooms are today a small museum for the destruction of the palace, showing pictures of the ruins.
Opening hours
April-October: daily 9 am-6 pm (last entry: 5.15 pm)
November-March: daily 10 am-4.30 pm (last entry: 4 pm)
Guided tours in English every day at 11 am and 3 pm.
Tickets are only available at the cash desk.
Entrance fee: €9 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
The Würzburg Palace Church – a free gem of all castles in Germany
The palace church is not only insanely decorated but also free to visit!! You don’t even have to buy a ticket for the residence to enter! Located on the side of the DWürzburg Palace this Church is a must-see.
Schloss Veitshöchheim
This Rococo-style palace, finished in 1682, is located near Würzburg and is renowned for its beautifully landscaped Rococo garden, which features ornate statues, fountains, and pavilions. The palace itself served as the summer residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops.
Its Rococo garden, which was laid out between 1760 and 1779, is considered one of the most beautiful Rococo gardens in Europe.
Opening hours
April-September: 9am-6pm
October: 10am-4pm
Closed on Mondays and the rest of the year
Admission fee: €5 (adult)
To visit the historic rooms on the upper floor only with a guide.
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee
In 1873, King Ludwig II of Bavaria bought the Herreninsel island in Chimsee Lake as the site for his new Palace and in 1878, construction of the “Bavarian Versailles” began. Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee is one of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II. It was intended as a replica of the Palace of Versailles, and although it was never completed.
Today concerts and other cultural events are regularly scheduled in the palace.
Fun fact: only about half of the interior of the palace is finished, meaning that part of the tour will take place among bare bricks – showing just how much work goes into completing a castle like this.
- You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
- Photographing is not allowed.
Opening hours
April-24 October: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (last tour approx. 5 p.m.)
25 October -31 March: 10 a.m.-4.45 p.m. (last tour approx. 4 p.m.)
Admission fee: €5 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
Neues Schloss Bayreuth – a hidden gem of castles in Germany
The New Palace in Bayreuth is an elegant Rococo palace, built in the 18th century and served as the residence of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. The palace is especially known for its beautiful gardens.
Opening hours
April-September: 9 am-6 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Entrance fee: €5.50 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
Pro tip: Get a combination ticket (no matter if you have the 14-day castle card or not) to visit both the New Palace + Margravial Opera house. Combination price is €12.
Read more about the Margravial Opera House HERE
Bamberg Castle
“Bamberg Castle” is actually called Altenburg Castle (German: Burg Altenburg), which is the most prominent castle in the city of Bamberg. Altenburg Castle was first mentioned in historical records in 1109, and has gone through several reconstructions since – lastly the castle’s residential quarters were rebuilt in the 19th century in a Neo-Gothic style.
The castle also has a beautiful rose garden with panoramic views of Bamberg.
Opening hours
April-3 October: 9 am-6 pm
4 October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Entrance fee: €6 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
Kempten residence – best hidden gem of all castles in Germany
After the destruction of the Benedictine Monastery that had originally been founded in 750, the ambitious young prince-abbot Roman Giel von Gielsberg set about rebuilding the church and residence on a massive scale in 1651. The unusual presence of sacral architectural and decorative elements in a royal palace and the strong, warm colours like pink, which give the rooms their cheerful and comfortable appearance, make the prince-abbot’s apartments unique.
Opening hours
April-October: 10 am-4 pm (closed on mondays).
November-March: Sat/Sun 10 am-4 pm
Entrance fee: €3.50 (adult)
Important: you can only visit the residence with a guided tour starting every 45 min. The tour is only in german but they have informative flyers in english.
Read more about what to do in Kempten, Allgäu HERE
Seehof Castle
Seehof Palace is an excellent example of Baroque architecture located near Bamberg. Built as a summer residence for the Prince-Bishops of Bamberg, Seehof Palace is known for its elegant architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens, and rich history.
Constructed between 1686 and 1696 the palace served as a retreat and hunting lodge.
Opening hours
22 March-3 November: 9 am-6 pm
Closed on Mondays and the rest of the year
Entrance fee: €5 (adult)
You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
Johannisburg Palace
Johannisburg Palace is a Renaissance palace in Aschaffenburg, known for its stunning red sandstone architecture. It was the second residence of the archbishop-electors of Mainz until 1803. After serious damage during the Second World War, the exterior of the palace was restored.
It was the seat of the Archbishops of Mainz and today houses several museums, including a collection of Old Master paintings.
Opening hours
April-3 October: 9 am-6 pm
4 October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Closed on Mondays and the rest of the year
Entrance fee: €6 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
Ehrenburg Palace
Ehrenburg Palace in Coburg was the residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, built in the early 16th century. The name “Ehrenburg” (Castle of Honor) was given to the palace to reflect Duke Johann Ernst’s wish that it would be a symbol of his family’s honour and prestige.The palace features a blend of Gothic Revival and Baroque architecture and is famous for its richly decorated state rooms.
Opening hours
1 April-6 October: 9 am-6 pm
7 October-31 March: 10 am-4 pm
Closed on Mondays
Entrance fee: €5 (adult)
You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
Ansbach Residence
The Residence of Ansbach originated as a medieval complex, but it’s primarily famous for its outstanding interiors. This impressive structure served as the seat of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Today the residence hosts various cultural events, including concerts and exhibitions, making it a vibrant part of Ansbach’s cultural life.
Opening hours
April-September: 9 am-6 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Closed on Mondays
Entrance fee: €5 (adult)
You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
Burghausen Castle – the most extensive build of castles in Germany
Known as one of the most impressive and extensive castle complexes in Europe, Burghausen Castle stretches over a ridge above the town of Burghausen, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The fortress was a key defensive structure in the Middle Ages and is now a fascinating place to explore, with its well-preserved towers, walls, and residential buildings. Burgenhause is the longest of castles in Germany and evidently the world, stretching 1051 metres!
Opening hours
29 March-3 October: daily 9 am-6 pm
4 October-28 March: daily 10 am-4 pm
Admission fee: €5 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Neuburg Castle
This Renaissance castle in Neuburg an der Donau was the residence of the Counts Palatine of Neuburg. The castle houses an impressive art collection and features a beautiful Renaissance façade and courtyard.
Neuburg Castle also hosts cultural events, concerts, and exhibitions throughout the year.
Opening hours
April-September: 9 am-6 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Closed on Mondays
Admission fee: €6 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
Ellingen Residence
The Ellingen Residence is a Baroque palace that once served as the seat of the Teutonic Order. The current palace dates primarily to the late 17th and 18th centuries, when it was extensively rebuilt . This stunning residence is one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque and Rococo architecture in the region and is known for its richly decorated façade and very splendid interiors.
Opening hours
April-September: 9 am-6 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
Closed on Mondays
Admission fee: €5 (adult)
You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: yes
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
The Imperial Castle of Nuremberg is one of the most important fortified palaces of the Holy Roman Empire with the first written record mentioning the castle in 1105. Located on a sandstone ridge in the heart of Nuremberg, The Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (German: Kaiserburg Nürnberg) is one of the most significant and iconic medieval fortresses in Germany. The castle complex includes a medieval fortress and a palace, offering stunning views of the city of Nuremberg.
Opening hours
29 March-3 October: 9 am-6 pm
4 October-28 March: 10 am-4 pm
Entrance fee:
Combination ticket. (Palas with Imperial Chapel / Imperial Castle Museum + Deep Well + Sinwell Tower):€9 (adult)
Palas with Imperial Chapel + Imperial Castle Museum: €7 (adult)
Deep Well + Sinwell Tower: €4 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: Yes
Prussian castles – the castles in Germany’s lost empire
Prussian castles reflect the grandeur and historical significance of the Prussian state, which was located on most of the North European Plain from 1525 and evolved into a powerful kingdom and then into the German Empire.
Prussia was a German state located on most of the North European Plain from 1525, which later formed the German Empire when it united the German states in 1871. The empire dissolved with the abdication of the German monarch in 1918, which led to the establishment of a German republic.
Annual pass for the Prussian castles in Germany
Price: €60
Read more about annual passes HERE
New Palace Potsdam
Located in the Sanssouci Park, the New Palace in Potsdam is a grand Baroque structure built by Frederick the Great in 1763. It was intended to demonstrate the power and wealth of Prussia and is known for its beautiful interiors and stunning state rooms.
Opening hours: daily 10am-5.30pm (closed on tuesdays)
Entrance fee:
GRAND TOUR: €12 (adult)
ROYAL APARTMENT: €8 (adult)
SCHLOSSTHEATER: €8 (adult)
COMBINED TICKET GRAND TOUR / ROYAL APARTMENT April to October: €14 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Read more about the castle HERE
Sanssouci Palace
Sanssouci Palace was the summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. This Rococo-style palace is smaller and more intimate compared to the New Palace but is equally renowned for its beautiful design and stunning terraced gardens.
Opening hours
April-october: tuesday-sunday 9am to 5.30pm
November-march: tuesday-sunday 10am to 4.30pm
Entrance fee:
Combined ticket*: €22 (adult)
*Valid for a one-time visit to all open palaces in Potsdam on one day, including a fixed entry time at Sanssouci Palace. For the New Palace, a guided tour must be booked. This is only possible on the day in the New Palace and Historic Mill visitor centers. (Please note: New Palace is closed on Tuesdays!) *Not valid for: Belvedere Pfingstberg, Stern Hunting Lodge, Sacrow Palace.
Single ticket to Sanssouri Palace (only sold in the visitor centers): €14
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin and a prime example of Baroque and Rococo architecture. The Palace was commissioned in 1695 by Elector Friedrich III, who later became King Friedrich I of Prussia. It was the summer residence of Sophie Charlotte, Friedrich’s wife and Queen consort in Prussia – after Sophie Charlotte’s death in 1705, the palace was renamed Charlottenburg in her honor. The palace is surrounded by extensive gardens and a beautiful park. Charlottenburg is a must when in Berlin!
Opening hours: daily 9 am-5.30 pm (Closed on Mondays)
Entrance fee: €12 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Other mention-worthy Castles in Germany
Schwerin Castle – best of romantic historicism castles in Germany
Schwerin Castle is a stunning example of Romantic Historicism, often referred to as the “Neuschwanstein of the North.” Located on an island in the Schwerin Lake, the castle is the seat of the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The Castle has a history that stretches back over a millennium, with the first fortifications on the site dating to around 973 AD. The current castle, was constructed between 1845 and 1857 under the direction of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The gardens and parklands are also a major attraction, offering stunning views of the castle and the surrounding lake.
Opening hours
April-october: tuesday-sunday 10am to 6pm
November-march: tuesday-sunday 10am to 5pm
Entrance fee: €8.50
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Read more about the castle HERE
Dresden Castle
Dresden Castle was the residence of the Electors and Kings of Saxony. It is a prime example of Renaissance architecture and houses several important museums, including the Green Vault, which contains a treasure vault of art and jewels.
Opening hours: daily 10am-6pm (closed on tuesdays)
Entrance fee: € (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Read more about the castle HERE
Sigmaringen Castle
Sigmaringen castle is a majestic castle located in the town of Sigmaringen in the Swabian Alps. On top of a steep cliff above the Danube River, Sigmaringen castle is known for its impressive architecture, history, and role as the ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern, one of Germany’s most prominent noble families. The castle was originally constructed as a medieval fortress in the 11th century and became the seat of the Swabian branch of the House of Hohenzollern in 1535.
In September 1944, after the liberation of France by Allied forces, the German government evacuated key members of the Vichy regime, including Marshal Philippe Pétain and Pierre Laval, to Sigmaringen. The castle served as their headquarters until the end of the war in May 1945. This unusual episode in the castle’s history has added to its intrigue and historical significance.
Opening hours:
March-November: daily 9.30am to 5.30pm
December-febuary: thursday-sunday 10am to 5pm.
Entrance fee: €16
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Hohenzollern Castle – one of the most scenic castles in Germany
Hohenzollern castle is one of Germany’s most iconic castles and a stunning example of 19th-century Romanticism – yet still a hidden gem! The site of Hohenzollern Castle has been associated with the Hohenzollern family since the 11th century but the current castle, the third incarnation on the site, was constructed between 1850 and 1867 under the direction of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia.
Opening hours: daily 10am to 5pm
Entrance fee: €23
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Get tickets HERE
Lichtenstein Castle – Neuschwanstein of Württemberg the fairy-tale castles in Germany
Schloss Lichtenstein is another one of the true fairy-tale castles in Germany located in the Swabian Alps of southern Germany. Often referred to as the “Neuschwanstein of Württemberg,” it overlooks the Echaz River and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The current Lichtenstein Castle was built in 1840, but though the castle itself is relatively modern, there have been fortifications on the site since the 12th century.
Opening hours
Mar + nov-dec: 10am-4pm
Apr-oct: 9am-5.30pm
Jan-feb: closed
Entrance fee: €12 (adult)
Includes admission to the courtyard as well as a guided tour of the interiors of the castle.
Note: The interiors of the castle can only be visited with a guided german tour.
*drones are NOT allowed.
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Heidelberg Castle – the most famous ruins from castles in Germany
One of the most famous ruins in Germany, Heidelberg Castle is a symbol of the city. The castle overlooks the old town of Heidelberg as well as the Neckar River. Its striking ruins, combined with its historical significance and romantic setting, make it a classic symbol of German Romanticism.
Heidelberg Castle date back to the early 13th century, when it was initially constructed as a fortified medieval castle. Today, the castle complex includes a museum that showcases artifacts from the castle’s history, the German Pharmacy Museum, an enormous wine barrel called Heidelberg Tun as well as several towers and rooms to visit.
Heidelberg Castle is one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations, and the castle hosts a variety of events, including concerts, theater performances, and the famous Heidelberg Castle Festival, which features operas and classical music.
Opening hours: daily 9am-6pm
Entrance fee*: €9 (adult)
*Includes use of the Funicular Railway, Courtyard, Great Tun and the German Apothecary Museum
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
You can only visit the castle on a guided tour with an additional fee of €6.
Read more about Heidelberg castle and concessions HERE
Cochem Castle
Cochem Castle, perched on a hill overlooking the town of Cochem and the Moselle River, is a quintessential medieval fortress. Although it was destroyed and rebuilt in the 19th century, it retains its fairy-tale charm and offers panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards.
Opening hours: daily from march-november 1st, 9am to 6pm
Entrance fee: €8.50 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
You can only visit the castle on a guided tour.
Read more about visiting Cochem Castle HERE
Eltz Castle – one of the most beautiful mediaeval castles in Germany
Eltz Castle is one of the most picturesque castles in Germany, nestled in the hills above the Moselle River. The Castle dates back to the 12th century, built by the Eltz family, who were part of the German nobility and has been owned by the same family for over 850 years (33 generations) and is still privately owned.
The castle is notable for its mediaeval architecture and well-preserved interiors as, unlike many other castles in the region, Eltz Castle was never destroyed in war.
Opening hours: daily between april-november 1st, 9am-6pm
Entrance fee: €14 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Read more about Eltz castle HERE
Moritzburg Castle
Named after Duke Maurice, who had a hunting lodge built for himself near Dresden in 1542, this Baroque palace is famous for its stunning lakeside setting.
Opening hours: daily 10am-6pm
Entrance fee: €12 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Read more about Moritzburg HERE
Ludwigsburg Palace (the largest of castles in Germany)
Ludwigsburg Palace, nicknamed the “Versailles of Swabia” has 452 rooms spread across 18 buildings. Its total area, including the gardens, is 32 ha (79 acres) – making it the largest of all castles in Germany. The palace was built between 1704 and 1733 and features a blend of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural styles. It served as the main residence of the Dukes of Württemberg and later became a royal palace.
Opening hours
April-October: 11am-4pm
Entrance fee: €9 (adult)
- Included in 14-day castle ticket: no
Read more about this massive castle HERE
