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The Top 20 Castles around Erlangen

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

Last updated: October 5, 2025

Neideck Castle Ruins

A visit to the castle ruins as a landmark of Franconian Switzerland is a MUST.

The scenic location above the loop of the Wiesenttal, the conversion of the old tower …

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The castle ruin Streitburg or ruin Streitberg is the remnant of a high medieval Adelsburg over the village Streitberg at the mouth of the Franconian Switzerland. The exact time of …

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Gößweinstein Castle, also known as Gößweinstein Castle, is a medieval hilltop castle in Gößweinstein in the Forchheim district in Bavaria. The complex, located high above the market and the Wiesent, …

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Atzelsberg Castle boasts beautifully maintained grounds, and there's an inn with a lovely beer garden next door. It's located directly on the hiking trail and has a parking lot, making it a great starting point for hikes.

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The ruins of Bärnfels Castle rise high above the town of the same name. The most striking feature is the rock tower made of dolomite rock. He was the reason …

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In the middle of the Trubach valley, the state-approved climatic health resort of Egloffstein climbs up the rocky slope. The houses cling to the mountain like swallows' nests, crowned by …

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Beautiful place with a castle, an impressive church and a brewery restaurant Elch-Bräu

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Shortest and romantic climb to the castle with a beautiful view in the upper area.

The castle path starts at the bottom of the small park opposite the church and …

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Historic castle complex with unforgettable names.

With restaurant, snack bar and also event location.

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The castle was built in 1700–04 according to the plans of Antonio della

Porta and Jaques Bourdin de la Fond in the Baroque style under the influence

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