Castles in Germany

Castles and Fortifications

This collection spans centuries of German defensive and residential architecture, from the medieval ruins of Rheinfels and the high-altitude Burg Lauenstein to the 19th-century Romanticism of Neuschwanstein. It includes significant historical sites like the Cold War-era Berlin Wall and Cecilienhof, the location of the Potsdam Conference. The list features diverse structures including Renaissance palaces like Schloss Hartenfels, moated manor houses, and strategic fortifications such as Marienberg Fortress.