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The Top 20 Castles around Nördlingen

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Ruins of Niederhaus Castle

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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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Schenkenstein Castle Ruins

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The Schenkenstein Castle is the ruin of a high medieval spur castle above the Bopfingen district of Aufhausen in the Ostalb district in Baden-Württemberg. The Schenkenstein was the seat of …

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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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