The Top 20 Castles around Birgland
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 Birgland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Birgland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Lichtenegg Castle Ruins
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The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years …
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Viewpoint at Lichtenstein Castle Ruins
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The castle ruins tower high above the town of Pommelsbrunn. A trip to the vantage point is definitely worth it, because the view of the town and the Nuremberg region is simply fantastic.
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Hartenfels Summit and Castle Ruins
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The Hartenfels, the 531m high local mountain of Neukirchen, is a geologically and historically remarkable mountain range in the east of the village. A mighty rock tower made of franco …
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Neidstein Castle
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The early medieval Neidstein Castle belonged to the Lords of Neidstein in the 12th century.
A Neupert von Nitstein, Ministerale of the Counts of Sulzbach, is mentioned in a document …
A Neupert von Nitstein, Ministerale of the Counts of Sulzbach, is mentioned in a document …
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Kastl Monastery Castle
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The monastery castle has been renovated in recent years.
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