Built tucked away in the mountains to let King Ludwig II be away from other people, this castle is not doing the job well after his death.
Designed by Agostino Barelli, the name of this palace literally translates as the Castle of the Nymphs. No actual fairies lived here though.
Hohenschwangau Castle is a 19th-century palace in southern Germany. It was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was…
Nuremberg Castle is a group of medieval fortified buildings on a sandstone ridge dominating the historical center of Nuremberg in Bavaria,…
This marvelous palace served as the residence of the Bavarian kings from 1508 to 1918. Since 1920, it is open to its visitors as a museum.
The Würzburg Residence is a palace in Würzburg, Germany. Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt and Maximilian von Welsch, representatives of the…
Herrenchiemsee is a complex of royal buildings on Herreninsel, the largest island in the Chiemsee lake, in southern Bavaria, Germany.
Marienberg Fortress is a prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany.
The Alter Hof in the center of Munich is the former imperial residence of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor and consists of five wings:…
The Amalienburg is an elaborate hunting lodge on the grounds of the Nymphenburg Palace Park, Munich, in southern Germany.
Tegernsee Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in the town and district of Tegernsee in Bavaria.
The Schleißheim Palace comprises three individual palaces in a grand Baroque park in the village of Oberschleißheim, a suburb of Munich,…
Falkenstein Castle or Castrum Pfronten is the ruin of a castle in the Bavarian Alps, near Pfronten, Germany.
The ruins of Werdenfels Castle stand about 80 metres above the Loisach valley between Garmisch and Farchant in the county of Garmisch…
A marvellous palace and a great place for lovers of art. Wagner composed here in the last years of his life.
Schloss Johannisburg is a schloss in the town of Aschaffenburg, in Franconia, in the state of Bavaria, Germany.
Ever wondered what was life like for the 16th century merchants? This unique Renaissance house is the place to find out.
Veste Oberhaus is a fortress that was founded in 1219 and, for most of its time, was the stronghold of the Bishop of Passau, Germany.
Mespelbrunn Castle is a late-medieval/early-Renaissance moated castle on the territory of the town of Mespelbrunn, between Frankfurt and…
The King's House on Schachen is a small villa at Schachen, Wetterstein Formation, about 10 km south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria,…
Schloss Seehof is a Schloss in Memmelsdorf, Bamberg, Germany. It was built from 1684 to 1695 as a summer residence and hunting lodge for…
Germany invites you on a journey through its rich history and groundbreaking inventions. From Albert Einstein's legacy to the festive spirit of Oktoberfest, discover the innovation of the Trabant and the allure of traditional celebrations. Ready to explore German culture? Join our Germany fun facts quiz and delve deeper.
