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The Top 20 Castles around Essing

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

Last updated: November 12, 2025

View of Prunn Castle

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From here you have a spectacular view of Prunn Castle, which is located at a dizzying height on a rock.

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Prunn Castle

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Prunn Castle sits high up on a narrow rock in front of the castle. After many years of renovation work, the fortress can now be visited in almost its original …

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Randeck Castle

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The remains of the former stately castle tower over the town as if it were still guarding the community today. The location of the castle was strategically very well chosen. …

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Rosenburg Castle and Falconry

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Rosenburg Castle is also home to the falconry, which offers flight demonstrations every day except Mondays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. It's beautifully done, but sometimes you have to duck your head.

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Riedenburg Old Town and Castles

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Very beautiful town right on the Altmühl, surrounded by three castles and a wonderful rocky backdrop. In addition to the Rosenburg with Falkenhof and the two ruins of Rabenstein and …

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Eggersberg Castle

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Beautiful historic building with a very well-kept garden, the castle park with the "White Garden". The Schlosshotel is a wonderful place for a few days of relaxation. Coffee and cake …

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Roman Fort Abusina (Römerkastell Abusina)

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In the footsteps of the Romans. The foundations of the buildings from the old barracks can be seen. The visit is free and invites you to digress into the past.

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White Park at Eggersberg Castle

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The beautiful castle garden is called “White Park” because everything is/was kept in the colors white and green. The flowers alternate throughout the year until they become truly full in the fall.

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Ruins of the Weltenburg-Frauenberg Fortification

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Shortly before the monastery is a ferry across the Danube!

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View from the Tachenstein Castle ruins

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Great view from the ruins of Tachenstein, the way to the ruins is worth it. From the remains of the once proud castle you can enjoy the wonderful view of Riedenburg, the Main-Danube Canal and in the distance Prunn Castle.

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Hexenagger Castle

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The baroque castle Hexenagger is a very beautiful complex above the Schambachtal. One should not enter the property, the castle is privately owned and it is not possible to visit …

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The Top 20 Castles around Essing

View of Prunn Castle

Prunn Castle

Randeck Castle

Rosenburg Castle and Falconry

Riedenburg Old Town and Castles

Eggersberg Castle

Roman Fort Abusina (Römerkastell Abusina)

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