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The Top 20 Castles in Danube-Ries

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

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Schloss Leitheim

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Leitheim Castle towers majestically above the north bank of the Danube. The castle is the former summer residence of the abbots of the Kaisheim monastery. Today it serves as an …

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Harburg Castle

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The Harburg is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved castles in Germany. That's why she's already worth a hike.

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View of Harburg Castle

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Definitely cycle up to the castle, the view, the castle and the restaurant are definitely worth it.

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Niederhaus Castle Ruins

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One of the three family castles of the old noble family of Hürnheim. It stands at the end of the Christgarten Valley, which is rich in castles, ramparts and ramparts. …

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Oettingen Historic Old Town

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The city on the northern edge of the Ries crater looks back on a long history, and visitors can be convinced of this by the numerous sights. Particularly worth mentioning …

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Hochhaus Castle Ruins

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The ruin is the remnant of a former high medieval hilltop castle in the Kartäusertal. The system was built around 1200 AD. The castle ruin is very vulnerable to collapse, so you should take special care during the visit.

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Harburg Castle

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A visitor magnet the Harburg

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Steinhart Castle Ruins

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In the 12th century, Marquard Spet de Steinenhart, who was named as a witness in a document in 1120, probably built the castle above the village of Steinhart and in …

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Princely Residence Palace Oettingen

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The palace was built from 1679 to 1687 for the Oettingen-Spielberg line by Mathias Weiß from Kassel and decorated with magnificent stucco work by Mathias Schmuzer from Wessobrunn. The themed …

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Graisbach Castle Ruins

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Castle ruins in spring

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The Top 20 Castles in Danube-Ries

Schloss Leitheim

Harburg Castle

View of Harburg Castle

Niederhaus Castle Ruins

Oettingen Historic Old Town

Hochhaus Castle Ruins

Harburg Castle

Steinhart Castle Ruins

Princely Residence Palace Oettingen

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