The Top 20 Castles around Edertal
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 Edertal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Edertal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Schloss Waldeck
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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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Schloss Reckenberg
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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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Schloss Friedrichstein
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Not much can be seen of the original Gothic castle today, because Friedrichstein Castle has changed again and again since the year 1200. If you stand in front of the …
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Burg Hessenstein
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Hessenstein Castle is an impressive and well-maintained castle complex high above the Edertal. You can visit the inner courtyard of the castle, which is used as a youth castle and educational facility.
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