Castles and palaces

The striking silhouette of the Münzenberg Castle with its two round keeps can be seen far beyond the boundary of the Wetterau district and has led to the castle being known locally as the Wetterau inkwells.

Bitte einsteigen! Der Erlebnis-Aufzug Burg Altena bringt dich direkt von Altenas Zentrum hoch durch den Fels auf den Burghof. Oben wartet eine der schönsten Höhenburgen, mit Ursprung im 12. Jahrhundert.

Well shielded by thick woodland is Hesse’s largest hilltop castle, Herzberg Castle. Stunningly beautiful views can be enjoyed from its mighty walls.

Nestled among the gentle Taunus hills in a lush green valley is the dreamy castle town of Eppstein. The castle is used as the emblem for numerous cultural events such as the castle festival.

Frankenstein Castle is a wonderful place to give yourself the creeps. Its ancient walls and associated legends make it a wonderfully eerie place for ghost stories.

Embark on a journey back in time to medieval Büdingen. The red sandstone Jerusalem Gate is the emblem of the town.

Staufenberg Castle was once in fact two castles: The upper castle and the lower castle.

The two impressive towers in front of you are part of the ruins of Greifenstein Castle. Together with the magnificent baroque church and the secretive casements, they belong to the best preserved parts of the almost 800-year-old castle.

Heidelberg Castle is one of the most famous ruins in the world, not only because of its romantic views of Heidelberg's old town.

The original Romrod Castle was an 11th-century moated castle of the Staufer dynasty. Thanks to painstaking restoration several years ago, the venerable walls were given a new lease of life.

The town of Schesslitz is the gateway to Franconian Switzerland. Visible from afar, the Giechburg castle towers over the town. From the towers of the castle ruins, you have a panoramic view over the Regnitz Valley.

The Sanspareil rock garden is a unique garden from the time of Bayreuth’s margravial couple Friedrich and Wilhelmine. Bizarre rock formations in the centuries-old beech grove define the garden’s appearance.

A beautiful circular trail along enchanted paths connects the Gleiberg and the Vetzberg hills. The two castle ruins greet one another from their rocky outcrops.

The mighty complex of Auerbach Castle in the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region is situated above the town of Bensheim.

The original moated castle was built at the end of the 13th century before being destroyed. Today, a small castle with an exclusive hotel stands on the site.