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 Mark. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight
Atzelsberg Castle boasts beautifully maintained grounds, and there's an inn with a lovely beer garden next door. It's located directly on the hiking trail and has a parking lot, making it a great starting point for hikes.
Tip by Roland H.
Hiking Highlight
The castle was built in 1700–04 according to the plans of Antonio della
Porta and Jaques Bourdin de la Fond in the Baroque style under the influence
built in French …
Tip by Visit Erlangen
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Hiking Highlight
The water castle Neuhaus (from Crailsheimsches lock) goes in its present appearance largely back to the beginning of the 17th century; but you can also find much older buildings (tower, …
Tip by WuGI
Hiking Highlight
Wiesenthau Castle is the only surviving Renaissance castle in Franconian Switzerland. A restaurant with beer garden and a hotel are housed in the old walls. In the Advent season, the castle courtyard forms a beautiful backdrop for a Christmas market.
Tip by Mareike
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