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The Top 9 Castles in Freyung-Grafenau

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 9

beautiful castles to choose from in Freyung-Grafenau. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Dießenstein Castle Ruins

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The castle was built in 1347 to monitor the two Ilz crossings, Dießensteiner Mühle and Furt-Rettenbach, and to monitor an important trade route between Passau and Bavaria. The border ran …

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Castle Chapel of Ranfels

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Castle story Ranfels
1144: First documented mention.
1207: The owners were the bishops of Passau, who enfeoffed the nobles von Hals with it in 1243. These conferred the rule on. …

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Neuenbuchberg Castle Ruins

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The Neuenbuchberg castle ruins are the ruins of a spur castle at 560 m above sea level. NN on the southern slope of the Buchberg in the Buchberger Leite on …

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Saldenburg Castle

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In the heart of the Bavarian Forest, on a wooded ridge near Saldenburg,
the castle of the same name rises, a silent monument to medieval architecture and regional history. Affectionately …

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Kaltenstein Castle

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The well-known local poet Emerenz Meier wrote the dark and depressing poem "The Last Lord of Kaltenstein" about this place:

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Haus im Wald Castle

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The castle was built in the 12th century as a permanent home for the gentlemen of the house. Originally the Hofmarkschloss located on a hill was called "Veste Vurt" after …

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Schloss Wolfstein and Museum Wolfstein

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Wolfstein Castle, built around 1200 by the Bishop of Passau, Wolfger von Erla, served as a fortification, administrative seat, and episcopal hunting lodge. Today, the most important architectural monument in …

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Fürsteneck Castle

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The small, well-preserved Schloss Fürsteneck was once built as a border fortress of the Passau bishops against the Bavarian dukes. After Passau had fallen to Bayern, the castle was also …

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Castle ruins in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park

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The Top 9 Castles in Freyung-Grafenau

Dießenstein Castle Ruins

Castle Chapel of Ranfels

Neuenbuchberg Castle Ruins

Saldenburg Castle

Kaltenstein Castle

Haus im Wald Castle

Schloss Wolfstein and Museum Wolfstein

Fürsteneck Castle

Castle ruins in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park

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