Castles in Germany
Dotted with castles, the topography of Germany is beautified by the castle towers and archways, reminding of the era that seems to have retained its past grandeur. The architecture is the repository of the time and the era in which they have been built, which seem to blend happily with the buzzing environment that house them now.Some of the most important and historically significant castles in Germany can be categorized into:
- Castles in Eastern Germany
- Castles in Western Germany
- Castles in Northern Germany
- Castles in Southern Germany
Castles in Eastern Germany
Some of the important castles in eastern part of Germany are:- Albrechtsburg Meissen
- Scharfenstein Castle
- Allstedt Castle and Citadel
- Fortress of Königstein
- Charlottenburg Castle
- Fortress of Coburg
- Neuenburg Castle
- Pillnitz Castle
- Sanssouci Castle
Castles in West Germany
Some of the important castles in western part of Germany are:- Rheinfels Castle
- Marksburg
- Saarbrücken Castle
- Augustusburg Palace
- Lerbach Castle
Castles in North Germany
Some of the significant castles in the north Germany are:- Gutshaus Ludorf
- Granitz Hunting Castle
- Goslar Imperial Palace
- Gifhorn Castle
- Schwerin Castle
Castles in South Germany
Some of the important Germany castles in the southern part of the country are:- Hohenzollern Castle
- Trausnitz Castle
- Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
- Ludwigsburg Castle
- Heidelberg Castle
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Sigmaringen Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle
Built between 1869 to 1886, the Neuschwanstein castle was meant to be the residence of King Ludwig II. Amidst the most picturesque backdrop of the mountains, the situational altitude of the castle provides it with a magnificent beauty. It is considered to be the true embodiment of the 'spirit of medieval German castle '. Replicating the beautiful Romanesque artistry, the castle provides the true ambiance of the era of the past. Home to the parzival legends, the fresco seems to be the seat of the cultural heritage of the country.Heidelberg Castle
A visit to the Heidelberg castle leads down the winding path of memory lane. Crested as a jewel in Germany, the castle shimmers with grandeur and class. The architectural style of the castle is a silent testimonial to the ages it has covered within 600 years. Built in the 13th to the 17th century, it reflects the Gothic as well as the Renaissance architectural style. The cellar in the castle is known to hold the world's largest and the famous wine vat, which has a capacity of about 55, 000 gallons.Castle Frankenstein
Castle Frankenstein has gained popularity because of its eerie associations with myths and legends. Previously,the residence of Lord Konrad Dippel von Frankenstein, the castle shot up to its popularity especially because of the famous novel by Mary Shelley. The castle proximities are also famous for its Frankenstein castle festival.Castles in Bavaria
Some of the most famous castles in Bavaria are:- Chiemsee, Herrenchiemsee
- Füssen, Hohes Schloss
- Linderhof
- Schwangau, Hohenschwangau
- Schwangau, Neuschwanstein
- Nuremberg, Imperial Castle
