Historic hotels in Bavaria

Historic Castles & Heritage Hotels

This collection features ten historic castles and heritage hotels in Bavaria, showcasing a range of architectural styles and historical periods. Many served as noble residences or administrative centers, now offering accommodation that combines cultural legacy with modern amenities. Locations span from Franconia to the foothills of the Alps, highlighting regional heritage and private estates.

Historic Castles & Heritage Hotels — Map

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A

Schloss Elmau

Schloss Elmau is a four-story castle and national monument with hipped roof, tower and porch, situated between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and…

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B

Schloss Kugelhammer

A historic castle recognized for its regional heritage and private ownership.

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C

Schloss Roggenburg

Former administrative building of the Reichsstift Roggenburg monastery, now preserved as a castle.

D

Hotel/Gasthof Steinbruchsee

Hotel with an on-site regional cuisine restaurant.

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E

Burgellern Castle

Burgellern Castle is a castle located in a village called “Burgellern” near Bamberg in Franconia, Germany.

F

Schloss Wellenburg

Also known as Fuggerschloss, located on a wooded promontory above the Wertach valley.

G

Hotel Gaststätte Bruckertshof

Heritage hotel reflecting regional traditions.

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H

Platengarten

Hotel complex situated at the Schloßplatz in Ansbach.

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I

Schloss Burgrain

Multi-winged castle that formerly served as the seat of the Hochstift Freising.

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J

Veste Niederhaus

Castle located on a rocky promontory at the confluence of the Ilz and Danube rivers in Passau.

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