The Top 20 Castles in Upper Palatinate
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 Upper Palatinate. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Upper Palatinate. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
In the heart of the Steinwald Forest, on a rocky outcrop, stands the well-preserved ruins of Weissenstein Castle. At the end of the 13th century, a simple fortified castle already …
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An idyllic place with art galleries, beer gardens and narrow streets and a number of sights such as Brunntor, "Haus im Berg" and Steinerne Brücke. There is also ice cream! …
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You can see them enthroned from afar.
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Neumarkt's landmark, visible from afar, towers 150 meters above the city. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1283, but the complex is certainly much older. The castle …
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The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years …
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On the rocky summit of the 706 meter high Schwarzwihrberg stands the well-preserved ruins of Schwarzenburg. Although the castle was destroyed by the Swedes in the Thirty Years War, today …
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The ruin Donaustauf is a beautiful lookout point and you can reach them by car, bike or on foot without major problems. The ascent from the center takes you up …
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Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian had the castle built in 1347 to repel raids from Bohemia. The castle was stormed and partly destroyed in 1498. In 1865 the so-called Schellenberg-Niggl, the …
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The Leuchtenberg castle ruin is one of the most important and very well-preserved castle complexes in the Upper Palatinate. It was first mentioned in 1124, and yet former components such. …
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Even the paths to the castle are a highlight, on top of the castle hill the tower is the highlight, it is well made and offers a great view.
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