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Bavarian Castles & Ruins

Discover ten significant castles and ruins in Bavaria, showcasing royal residences like Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, medieval fortifications such as Falkenstein and Werdenfels, and historic estates including Schloss Elmau and Schloss Roggenburg. The selection highlights diverse architectural styles, mountainous settings, and accessible ruins with heritage designations.

Bavarian Castles & Ruins – Karta

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A

Neuschwanstein Castle

Historic neo-romanesque castle known for its fairy-tale architecture and cultural significance, featuring guided tours and scenic views of the Bavarian countryside.

joiseyshowaa / CC BY-SA 2.0

B

Hohenschwangau Castle

Hohenschwangau Castle is a 19th-century palace in southern Germany. It was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was…

Dark Avenger / CC BY 3.0

C

Falkenstein Castle

Falkenstein Castle or Castrum Pfronten is the ruin of a castle in the Bavarian Alps, near Pfronten, Germany.

Octagon / CC BY 3.0

D

Werdenfels Castle

The ruins of Werdenfels Castle stand about 80 metres above the Loisach valley between Garmisch and Farchant in the county of Garmisch…

Bonjour35 / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

Burg Ellhofen

Ruined hill castle located near Weiler-Simmerberg at 760 m elevation.

Gras-Ober / CC BY-SA 3.0

F

Schloss Marktoberdorf

Former princely-bishop's palace situated in Marktoberdorf, Ostallgäu district.

Bwrambo / CC-BY-SA-3.0

G

Schloss Elmau

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

Manfi.B. / CC BY-SA 4.0

H

Schloss Roggenburg

Historic castle in Roggenburg, formerly the administrative seat of the Roggenburg abbey.

Wolkenkratzer / CC BY-SA 4.0

I

Burgruine Niederhaus

Ruined Staufer-era hill castle located at 490 m elevation.

J

Burgruine Ringenberg

Ruined spur castle situated approximately 800 m above sea level.

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