Saarland

The Top 20 Castles in the Saarland

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 Saarland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Montclair Castle

Teufelsburg Felsberg

Hohenburg Castle Ruins

Main Palace Ruins of Karlsberg Palace

Merburg Castle Ruins on the Malafelsen

Münchweiler Castle

Kirkel Castle Ruins

Dagstuhl Castle

Orangery of Karlsberg Castle

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Montclair Castle
Hiking Highlight
Montclair Castle has a small snack bar (in the courtyard) where you can enjoy coffee and cake. There's also a restroom and plenty of seating and tables where you can …
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Teufelsburg Felsberg
Hiking Highlight
The name "Teufelsburg", which the castle bears in the vernacular, can be traced back to a legend. According to this, a knight of the castle is said to have made …
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Hohenburg Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
A very large, well-preserved ruin. Everything is well signposted, making it very educational. The many walls, caves, and staircases are a great attraction, not just for children. The tour is free.
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Main Palace Ruins of Karlsberg Palace
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Karlsberg Castle was built from 1776 to 1786 by Duke Charles II of Palatinate-Zweibrücken on the Karlsberg, then still Buchenberg. The ornate palace complex served the duke as a residence …
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Merburg Castle Ruins on the Malafelsen
Hiking Highlight
Ruin of a small castle. One can well imagine how this castle (see drawing) once looked. The Merburg is located in the immediate vicinity of the fish pond and the fisherman's hut
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Münchweiler Castle
Cycling Highlight
Münchweiler Castle is a historic building in the Münchweiler district of Nunkirchen in Wadern. The castle is the only surviving example of an elaborate and generous Baroque country castle plan in Saarland.
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Kirkel Castle Ruins
Mountain Biking Highlight
The ruins of Kirkel Castle are a popular destination for the whole family.
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Dagstuhl Castle
Cycling Highlight
In Dagstuhl Castle is the "Leibniz Center for Computer Science", a world-renowned meeting place in computer science research. Therefore, the castle itself is unfortunately not accessible for viewing. But you …
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Orangery of Karlsberg Castle
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Contemporary history in Homburg. The warehouse for wintering orange trees.
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