More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

Explore the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle and the charming town of Füssen in this visual journey through southern ...

The steep climb up to the ruins of Rheingrafenstein Castle pays off in the form of a fantastic view over the Nahe valley. (Karen Bradbury/Stars and Stripes) ...

Part of Germany’s appeal is exploring the smaller towns and villages along its side of the Rhine River and in the countryside. These places are idyllic as if they came from a storybook. You can also ...

In the ruins of a forgotten castle in southern Germany, 1,000-year-old game pieces were found hidden under the stones. Shadi via Unsplash ...

High in the Alpine foothills of Germany sits one of the most iconic castles in Europe. The “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, built this dazzling Neuschwanstein palace to withdraw from ...

We spent three days in Germany's Black Forest, which is said to have inspired famous fairy-tales. It has some of the best hiking trails and castle ruins in Germany, and I loved its eponymous cake ...

This long lineage makes it one of the best preserved castles in Germany. Photo: Getty Images. ... though it’s technically ruins, not a proper castle. Dating back to the early 12th century, ...

The ruins of Weissenstein Castle in Waldershof, Germany, seen here on Jan. 11, 2025, offer spectacular mountain views and a window into how medieval nobility once lived.