The Top 20 Castles in the Bavarian 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 Bavarian 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 Bavarian Forest. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins
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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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Schellenberg Castle Ruins and Observation Tower
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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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Altnußberg Castle Ruins
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Beautiful castle ruins
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Burgruine Leuchtenberg
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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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Ducal Castle Straubing 🏰
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This castle was built in 1356
Its knight's hall is one of the largest and best preserved medieval ballrooms in Germany.
The Agnes Bernauer Festival is performed in the courtyard every 4 years.
Its knight's hall is one of the largest and best preserved medieval ballrooms in Germany.
The Agnes Bernauer Festival is performed in the courtyard every 4 years.
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