The Top 20 Castles in the Thuringian Forest
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 the Thuringian Forest. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Thuringian Forest. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
If you like castles, you'll like the Wartburg! Hardly any other castle is so closely connected to German history. The most famous guests who have stayed here since it was …
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The Altenstein Castle was built in 1736 as a residential castle on the foundations of the worn-out Altenstein Castle for the dukes of Meiningen. After numerous changes of ownership it …
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Even though only ruins and the keep remain of the almost thousand-year-old hilltop castle, a visit to the observation tower is worth the climb. With a bit of luck, the …
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It's a beautiful place. The view is amazing and you can walk there with your dog or with a stroller. We will come back.
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If you get there early enough you can take a look around. Otherwise it's very full of people. ;)
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