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The Top 20 Castles in Middle Franconia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Middle Franconia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Imperial Castle Nuremberg

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The Imperial Castle is Nuremberg's landmark. From the castle, you have a magnificent view of Nuremberg. Even at night, when illuminated, it is beautiful to see.

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Pappenheim Castle

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Pappenheim is picturesquely situated in an Altmühltalschleife and has two castles, a castle and one of the oldest churches in the southern Franconia!

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Tiergärtnertor Gate

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Very impressive place where, when the weather is good, it only comes to life at a later hour. In the evening with a delicious beer and a couple of Schäufle …

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Atzelsberg Castle

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Atzelsberg Castle boasts beautifully maintained grounds, and there's an inn with a lovely beer garden next door. It's located directly on the hiking trail and has a parking lot, making it a great starting point for hikes.

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Ellingen Residence and Palace Park

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Nice castle park and you can eat well there

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Toppler's Little Castle

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The Topplerschlösschen is a tower-like, medieval residential building in which the mayor of Rothenburg, Toppler, once lived. The castle has been completely preserved and is now privately owned.

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Cadolzburg Castle

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The stately Cadolzburg castle sits on a hill in the middle of the town of the same name. The first documented mention of it that we know of today dates …

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Neunhof Castle

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Neunhof Castle is a former manor on the southern edge of the village of the same name, Neunhof. The framework is dated to 1479. The gable bears the year 1508. …

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Cadolzburg Castle

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Very well made exhibition on the history of the House of Hohenzollern and life 500 years ago. Many interactive possibilities including trying on a knight's armor.

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Hohenstein Castle

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The highest point in the Nuremberg region, so you also have a beautiful view here. Visiting the castle requires some off-road mobility, but is highly recommended.

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The Top 20 Castles in Middle Franconia

Imperial Castle Nuremberg

Pappenheim Castle

Tiergärtnertor Gate

Atzelsberg Castle

Ellingen Residence and Palace Park

Toppler's Little Castle

Cadolzburg Castle

Neunhof Castle

Cadolzburg Castle

Hohenstein Castle

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