The Top 20 Castles around Waldeck
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 Waldeck. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Waldeck. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Waldeck Castle
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The medieval stronghold of Waldeck towers high above Lake Edersee. The completely preserved building has a history of more than 900 years. The Counts of Waldeck lived in the castle …
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Weidelsburg Castle
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The Weidelsburg was one of the most important castles in the Landgraviate of Hesse in the late Middle Ages. You reach the imposing castle ruins via a narrow serpentine path. …
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Arolsen Palace
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Beautiful castle. It is worth a tour
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Reckenberg Castle
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Mentioned for the first time in the 14th century, originally a moated castle, whose moat was fed by the water of the Orcs. Property of Corvey Abbey until 1803. In …
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Eisenberg Castle Ruins
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A beautiful castle complex that was excavated in the 70s and 80s. The foundation walls as well as the cellar and well were exposed again and made accessible. Right next …
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