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The Top 20 Castles in Saxony-Anhalt

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Wernigerode Castle

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No visit to Wernigerode without a visit to the castle. Everyone will find something for themselves here: a fairy tale setting (several well-known children's films were filmed here), a fantastic …

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Regenstein Castle and Fortress

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The Regenstein fortress is a unique experience for young and old. Its location on the rocks allows visitors a fantastic all-round view. In the north, the Heers can be seen …

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Falkenstein Castle

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Falkenstein Castle stands out as a jewel above the Selketal in the eastern Harz Mountains. You can see it from afar when you arrive. From the other side of the …

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Lauenburg Castle Ruins (HWN 187)

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The ruins of the Lauenburg stand high above Stecklenberg. From the tower, the viewing platform of which was created by scaffolding, one overlooks the Harz foreland. The main castle is …

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View of Neuenburg Castle and the Ducal Vineyard

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High above the wine-growing town of Freyburg lies Neuenburg, the sister castle of Wartburg, founded around 1090 by the Thuringian Count Ludwig the Springer. The first mighty …

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Royal castle ruins (HWN 41)

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The ruins of the royal castle are a first class destination. High above Königshütte you have a brilliant view of the Hochharz. The relatively small castle ruins also house the …

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Stecklenburg Castle Ruins

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Luisenburg Ruins Pavilion & Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Point No. 77

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On the ruin Luisenburg one finds not only a stamp box of the HWN. There are also benches with a wonderful panorama to linger.

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View of Treseburg from the Weißer Hirsch (HWN 67)

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From here you have a wonderful view of Treseburg. Benches invite you to rest. There is also a stamp office for the Harzer hiking nobility.

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All Saints' Church (Castle Church), Wittenberg

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The church was built between 1490 and 1515 and has since formed a wing of the castle. The 88 meter high tower with its neo-Gothic dome from 1885/1892 can be …

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The Top 20 Castles in Saxony-Anhalt

Wernigerode Castle

Regenstein Castle and Fortress

Falkenstein Castle

Lauenburg Castle Ruins (HWN 187)

View of Neuenburg Castle and the Ducal Vineyard

Royal castle ruins (HWN 41)

Stecklenburg Castle Ruins

Luisenburg Ruins Pavilion & Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Point No. 77

View of Treseburg from the Weißer Hirsch (HWN 67)

All Saints' Church (Castle Church), Wittenberg

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