Castles, Fortresses and Palaces of Germany

Reichsburg Cochem (Website)
The imperial castle at Moselle river was first mentioned in 1051 but was rebuild in Neo-Gothic architectural style in 19th century.

Schloss Neuschwanstein (Website)
A castle in Bavaria build by king Ludwig II in the years 1869 - 1884. One of its rooms is designed like a grotto.

Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee (Website)
A castle built by King Ludwig which was modelled on Versailles so it offers a state staircase which got lost in Versailles in the meantime.

Burg zu Burghausen (Website)
With a length of over 1000 metres the castle high up the Bavarian town Burghausen is the longest one in Europe.

Ruine Donaustauf (Photo)
Donaustauf Castle Ruin is a place high over the river Danube in Bavaria with a good view to the Walhalla.

Nuremberg Castle (Website)
A big castle in the middle of Nuremberg. It was one of several residences of the German emperors.

Residenz Ansbach, Ansbach

Schloss Auerbach, Bensheim

Schloss Bad Homburg, Bad Homburg

Neues Schloss Bayreuth, Bayreuth

Schloss Benrath, Düsseldorf

Schloss Bückeburg, Bückeburg

Schloss Colditz, Colditz

Schloss Ehrenburg, Coburg

Residenz Ellingen, Ellingen