A castle stands on a rock surrounded by autumnal trees. A wooden bridge leads to the castle, which has several small towers and is made of stone.

Castles & Gardens in Southwest GermanyFar too Fabulous to Be True

Fairytale Palaces, Knights' Castles and Majestic Stories

It Could Hardly Be More Beautiful

The world famous Heidelberg Castle. The breathtaking view from Hohenzollern Castle, the fairytale castle of the Prussian royal family. There are so many castles and palaces here! The medieval walls, baroque palaces and magnificent gardens will tell you how the princess or count once lived. If you are lucky, you might even meet the great-great-grandson of the last emperor or exiled king. He might personally reveal a juicy detail or two about the famous ancestors. There is no more authentic way to experience history.
A castle on a green wooded mountain.
Hohenzollern Castle in the Swabian Alb
Dreaming is easy with this view

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