The Top 5 Castles around Ettal
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 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Ettal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Ettal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 30, 2025
Ruins of Werdenfels Castle
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Quiet, contemplative castle ruins, to which a detour is definitely worth!
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Linderhof Palace and Gardens
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In 1869, Ludwig II had a former hunting lodge converted and decorated for his purposes as a "little royal house". In the years that followed, the magnificent castle and the …
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Linderhof Palace Park
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The "Royal Villa" Linderhof Castle in the Upper Bavarian municipality of Ettal in southern Bavaria is a castle of the Bavarian King Ludwig II. It was built in several construction phases from 1870 to 1886 in the Neo-Rococo style.
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Werdenfels Castle Ruins
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The castle that gives the region its name. Beautifully prepared with information boards. At the neighboring hut there is a good snack
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View of the Temple of Venus and the castle
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on the way from the grotto to the exit
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