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The Top 20 Castles in 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 Franconia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 18, 2025

View of Johannisburg Castle

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The castle Johannesburg with its castle garden, which also houses a Kreuzergarten and the beautiful old town with its restaurants cafes and bars is always worth a visit.

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Neideck Castle Ruins

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A visit to the castle ruins as a landmark of Franconian Switzerland is a MUST.

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Pottenstein Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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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. For an even better …

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Streitburg Castle Ruins

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The castle ruin Streitburg or ruin Streitberg is the remnant of a high medieval Adelsburg over the village Streitberg at the mouth of the Franconian Switzerland. The exact time of …

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🏛️ Giechburg

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In order to ensure the continued existence of the facilities, the support group of the Friends of Giechburg e. V. was founded and the first significant renovation work was initiated. …

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Burg Rabenstein

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The splendor and knights' halls of the well-preserved Rabenstein Castle can be explored on a guided tour and also learn about the history of the masonry. After the castle tour …

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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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Mespelbrunn Castle

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The Mespelbrunn moated castle is something special. It is 600 years old, has never been destroyed and is still the home of the Echter von Mespelbrunn family. It was the …

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Marienberg Fortress

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The fortress was built on a mountain tongue on the left side of the Main about 100 meters above the river. The west side is the only flat side of …

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The Top 20 Castles in Franconia

View of Johannisburg Castle

Neideck Castle Ruins

Pottenstein Old Town and Castle

Imperial Castle Nuremberg

Streitburg Castle Ruins

🏛️ Giechburg

Burg Rabenstein

Pappenheim Castle

Mespelbrunn Castle

Marienberg Fortress

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