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The Top 20 Castles in Karlsruhe

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

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Waghäusel Hermitage

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Beautiful baroque hunting and pleasure palace. Can be booked for weddings, meetings, etc. The Marian pilgrimage church and monastery are also in the immediate vicinity. Unfortunately, the industrial area also …

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Gondelsheim Castle

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Castle in the Scottish/English style, very different from the other castles in Germany.

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St. Barbara Chapel Ruins

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Great view over Langensteinbach into the distance. When there are few visitors, you have a pleasant rest on top of the tower.

Make sure to stop by under the chapel, there is a small passage there.

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Historic center of Obergrombach

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old town with city rights from the 14th century

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Bruchsal Palace

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Nice associated park with fountain and pond and children's playground in the back. Open-air events in summer and a Christmas market on individual weekends in winter. 😊

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Ravensburg Castle

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Well-preserved castle with a beer garden, restaurant, and a magnificent panoramic view from the tower. Admission is free.

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Menzingen Moated Castle Ruins

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The moated castle of Menzigen was a Renaissance castle that was destroyed towards the end of the Second World War.

The terrain looks scary, but exciting. Here you can let your imagination run wild.

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Gochsheim Castle

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A remarkable castle that blends seamlessly into the historic town center with other sights.

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Unteröwisheim Castle

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The former Unteröwisheim Castle is now run as the YMCA living house.
Link: schloss-unteroewisheim.de/website/de/lh

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Flehingen Moated Castle

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In Flehingen there is a moated castle from the Renaissance period. Today it is used as an educational center for young people. The castle also houses four state-recognized technical schools.

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The Top 20 Castles in Karlsruhe

Waghäusel Hermitage

Gondelsheim Castle

St. Barbara Chapel Ruins

Historic center of Obergrombach

Bruchsal Palace

Ravensburg Castle

Menzingen Moated Castle Ruins

Gochsheim Castle

Unteröwisheim Castle

Flehingen Moated Castle

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