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

Last updated: September 29, 2025

Nanstein Castle Ruins

The medieval castle Nanstein near Landstuhl in the West Palatinate (Rhineland-Palatinate) was built around 1160 by Emperor Barbarossa. It owes its current fame to a later owner, the rebellious knight …

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Hohenecken Castle Ruins

Exciting castle ruins and great vantage point on the area. Parts of the castle date back to the 12th century. Especially the 25 meter wide shield wall and the pentagonal …

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Frankenstein Castle Ruins

Frankenstein castle ruins are located above the Schloßberg tunnel and look out over the village of Frankenstein. It is one of the most interesting fortifications in the Palatinate.

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Beilstein Castle Ruins

There are only a few remnants of the Beilstein castle ruins, but it was nice to admire this highlight,

The natural and cultural monument castle ruins Beilstein is one of …

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Diemerstein Castle Ruins

I really liked it here, the many steps and remains of the castle wall are great to explore

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Nanstein Castle

nice view, lots of trails to explore. Whether on foot or by MTB.

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Ascent to Frankenstein Castle

You can approach the castle quickly and directly from Frankenstein

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Trippstadt Castle and Castle Garden

A beautiful castle and a beautiful park with old trees and a fountain in Trippstadt. The builder of the facility was Franz Karl Freiherr von Hacke with his wife. This …

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Villa Denis

This villa was built in 1835 by the French railway pioneer Paul Denis, later Paul von Denis (pronounced De-ni; emphasis on the 2nd syllable).

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Nanstein Castle Tavern

Nice view from the terrace!

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