Castles in the Südpfalz

The emperors of the Hohenstaufen family once sat high up on this huge rocky ship and controlled the fate of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. In addition … read more

This extremely well-preserved castle, which is one of the most famous in the Palatinate, lies above Klingenmünster. From the keep you have a sensational view over the entire Rhine plain. … read more

Class castle ruins, where children can go on their discovery tour. At the entrance there is a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. 👍Please note: The … read more

A jewel among the Palatinate castles. Well restored, with an excellent castle tavern and a view that can otherwise only be enjoyed from the Landeck. On clear days you can … read more

The Burgschänke with its bright and airy guest room and wonderful wine and beer garden is idyllically situated in the forest and in the vineyards, in the outer bailey of … read more

Beautiful view from the ruin Neukastell in the Rhine valley, the climb really worth it. It is located above the Slevogthof.

It was not without reason that King Ludwig I decided in 1843 to have a summer villa built in the Palatinate, which was then part of Bavaria and from which … read more

The climbing rocks between the castle ruins of Trifels and Scharfenberg have had unusual names ever since they were scaled by rock climbers. Even if you don't climb up the … read more

Unfortunately currently closed for renovations. The castle will be renovated by mid-2023!

The small castle was, like many others, destroyed in the Palatinate Peasants' War. Only sparsely restored, it still offers a fantastic view over the southern Palatinate Forest and the adjacent Vosges. Below the ruin is a beautiful castle well.

From up here you have a comprehensive overview of the Wasgau with its gently rolling hills and dreamy clearings. The castle was destroyed in the Peasants' War in the 16th … read more

The name - as well as everything about this ruin is unknown. It is certain that it is one of the oldest palaces of the Palatinate and since the year 2000 it has been protected by UNESCO.

Refuge from the 9th century. The Heidenschuh is said to have been used by the Klingenmünster monastery in the 9th century to protect the population in the event of Norman … read more

The rather unknown Meistersel - also called Modeneck or Modenbacher Schloss - was founded around the 11th century and destroyed in the 30-year war.

The Ramburg above the Dernbachtal is easy to hike and therefore perfect for families with small children. Next door can be strengthened at the Ramburgschenke typical Pfälzer home cooking and Rieslingschorle.

Bad Bergzabern is located on the German Wine Route and is a good starting point for many cycling tours.

Very nice view over the Palatinate Forest.

The castle is the landmark of the city and was built in the 12th and 13th centuries.

The Ludwigstor was one of the two gates to get back to the city.

Natural monument and ruin of a rock castle. Only very little received.