The Top 20 Castles in the Franconian Forest
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 Franconian Forest. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Franconian Forest. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
The moated castle is the landmark of Mitwitz and an absolute highlight. A visit to the castle surrounded by water with its many original furnishings from the 16th to 20th centuries is very worthwhile.
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It was never defeated, never conquered: Rosenberg Fortress is one of the most beautiful and largest fortifications in Europe.
The former Bamberg bishop's castle and later state fortress on the …
The former Bamberg bishop's castle and later state fortress on the …
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A break in the castle courtyard is not possible, but benches and tables invite the visitor to take a rest with a view of the fortified tower of the Nordeck ruins.
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This hilltop castle, originally part of the Orlagau region, was built over a thousand years ago in the midst of a clearing on the upper reaches of the Saale River …
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The castle ruins Lichtenberg has been wonderfully restored and is always on the first weekend in September venue of the medieval castle festival. This is organized by the castle friends …
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The Heilingskirche was probably built between 1433 and 1469. Today only the western gable front stands impressively on the hill. The former stately church was heavily visited by pilgrims before …
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Wood sculptor Silvio Ukat from Glauchau in Saxony created nine wooden sculptures for the Mitwitz Castle Park. For nine weeks he hammered, knocked, chiseled, carved and painted behind the house of Mayor Hans-Peter Laschka.
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The oldest scientifically researched stone castle in Europe north of the Alps.
The Urnfield-time Heunischenburg is due to the archaeological research of the years 1983 to 1987 as the oldest …
The Urnfield-time Heunischenburg is due to the archaeological research of the years 1983 to 1987 as the oldest …
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The original castle was probably built as a castle in the Middle Ages. During the Thirty Years' War, the entire system was badly affected by raids by the Kronachers. It …
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Great view and great chance to overcome altitude difference, if you combine the tour to the castle mountain with a part of Grenzersteig to make the tour a little more challenging
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