Castles in the Palatinate Forest

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

The Hambacher Schoss is very beautiful and an absolute highlight in the Palatinate. The special historical background makes it a must-see for any visitor to the area.

The Dahner castle group consists of the rock castles Altdahn, Grafendahn and Tanstein. All three have been exceptionally well restored and thus offer an authentic castle experience. Admission is free. … read more

The earliest mention of Wolfsburg is contained in a Lehensurkunde of 1269. An interesting and very long castle ruin. Definitely worth a visit. Admission is free and it is accessible at all times.

Beautiful wine town, which has gained some notoriety through Helmut Kohl: The former Federal Chancellor led numerous state guests to the Deidesheimer Hof restaurant, including Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Queen Elizabeth II.

Neudahn was destroyed like almost all castles in Wasgau in the course of the peasants' war in the 16th century. Nevertheless, it belongs to one of the best preserved castles … 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

Great 360 ° panorama over Rhine plain and Palatine forest. In the distance, the Black Forest is easy to see! In the tavern, there are all sorts of food (including … read more

Drachenfels Castle is definitely worth a climb. A great experience, and not just because of the beautiful view. Exploring the structure of this castle is a real adventure, as it differs significantly from the usual castles.

Dream view of the ruin Neukastel on the Wingert and in the Rhine plain.

The largest castle complex in the Palatinate lies to the east above Dahn. Its oldest parts date from the 11th century. The Dreierburg, built on free-standing, steep cliffs, is a … read more

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 castle Battenberg probably originally served to protect the Murbach feud, which included the towns Kleinkarlbach, Bobenheim / Berg and Weisenheim / Berg. In 1359 she was called for the … read more

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

You will miss the Hambach Castle at this place.
It is just one of the many possibilities in the vineyards from which you can see the castle well.