The Top 20 Castles in the Spessart
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 Spessart. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Spessart. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The castle Johannesburg with its castle garden, which also houses a Kreuzergarten and the beautiful old town with its restaurants cafes and bars is always worth a visit.
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The Mespelbrunn moated castle is something special. It is 600 years old, has never been destroyed and is still the home of the Echter von Mespelbrunn family. It was the …
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Wertheim was probably in the 8th/9th Founded Century. The name of the two-river city is derived from Werder meaning island or elevation in a river.[18] The interpretation of the place …
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Once a noble seat, later a place of jurisdiction - and now for almost 100 years in the hands of committed people who maintain the walls and keep their spirit.
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Homburg Castle is primarily dedicated to art. There are chamber concerts and exhibitions and the artist Linda Schwarz is at home with her graphic workshop in another wing of the building. The former knight's castle has become an artistic gem.
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Due to its strategic location, Mildenburg has had an eventful history. The owner changed hands violently again and again and was destroyed twice in fighting. After the last devastation, it …
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Gemünden am Main is, as the name implies, on the Main. But also at the Franconian Saale. This opens here in the Main. The place is a very nice stage …
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I lived in the area for a long time, but it wasn't until today that I finally found my way to the castle.
Very impressive and in very good shape.
Very impressive and in very good shape.
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From the Tauber Bridge you have a very nice view of the castle and town hall.
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Beautiful castle ruins above the town of Klingenberg. Located above the vineyards, on the edge of the forest, it is a very nice destination! The Burgterrasse restaurant invites you to linger.
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