The Top 20 Castles around Himmelkron
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 Himmelkron. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Himmelkron. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
🏛️ Hohenberneck castle ruins
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Bad Berneck is also known as Burgenland for a reason. There are a total of six fortifications in and around Bad Berneck, which give visitors a touch of the Middle …
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⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress
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The Plassenburg is a hilltop castle surrounded by fortifications from the Renaissance period above the Upper Franconian town of Kulmbach. As one of the most imposing and largest Renaissance buildings …
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New Palace (Eremitage, Bayreuth)
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Margrave Georg Wilhelm had 1715 not far from the residence city of Bayreuth the Old Castle Hermitage as the center of a courtly hermitage to build. In the year of …
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New Palace Bayreuth
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In the New Castle, among other things, the "Gartenlust" takes place every year in the castle garden. Everything to do with the garden is offered there. For the physical well-being …
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🏛️ Heilingskirche Ruins
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The Heilingskirche was probably built between 1433 and 1469. Today only the western gable front stands impressively on the hill. The former stately church was heavily visited by pilgrims before …
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