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The Top 20 Castles in Thuringia

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

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Wartburg Castle

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Tour of the castle complex:
Outside area is free
Climb to the south tower costs 0.50 euros, revolving gate with coin slot (0.10/ 0.20/ 0.50 euro coins)

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View of Wartburg Castle

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The Wartburg can be admired from many places, all of which deserve the Pretikat extra class.

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Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

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The castle ruins can be hiked quickly and easily from Neustadt. It is said to have been built around 1120 and offers an impressive backdrop. It can be visited at …

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Kyffhausen Castle and the Kyffhäuser Monument

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The ruins of the Reichsburg Kyffhausen and the Kyffhäuser Monument sit high up on the Kyffhäuserburgberg. It is not clear when exactly the castle was built, but there are finds …

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Mühlburg (Thuringia Stamp Station 425)

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The most unassuming of the three equals has become a highlight in the years following the fall of the Wall. With 2, - € admission for adults and 1, - € for children, it is also very attractive for families.

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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins

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The Lobdeburg was already a ruin in Goethe's time and was lyrically processed by him in the poem "Bergschloss". Below the ruins is the Lobdeburgklause with a beautiful beer garden.

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Altenstein Castle

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The Altenstein Castle was built in 1736 as a residential castle on the foundations of the worn-out Altenstein Castle for the dukes of Meiningen. After numerous changes of ownership it …

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View of the Dornburg Palaces

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Dornburg castles worth seeing, but with a climb to visit.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornburger_Schl%C3%B6sser

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Gleichen Castle

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The ruined castle Gleichen on the southern edge of the Thuringian Basin, together with the Mühlburg and the Wachsenburg, is probably the best-known ensemble of castles in Germany, the Drei …

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Molsdorf Castle

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Very nice destination and often used for weddings. 😊

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The Top 20 Castles in Thuringia

Wartburg Castle

View of Wartburg Castle

Hohnstein Castle Ruins (HWN 98)

Kyffhausen Castle and the Kyffhäuser Monument

Mühlburg (Thuringia Stamp Station 425)

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins

Altenstein Castle

View of the Dornburg Palaces

Gleichen Castle

Molsdorf Castle

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