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Forst an der Weinstraße

The Top 20 Castles around Forst an der Weinstraße

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 Forst an der Weinstraße. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Wachtenburg Castle Ruins

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An impressive castle ruin on the Palatinate Wine Trail. There is a place to stop for refreshments and you can climb the tower ruins, beautiful view!

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Heidenlöcher Ruins (Kirchberg)

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The Heidenlöcher are the ruins of a hilltop castle near the small Palatinate town of Deidesheim in Rhineland-Palatinate. The remains point to a refuge castle from Carolingian, possibly also from Ottonian times.

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Deidesheim Market Square and Andreasbrunnen

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Beautiful wine town, which has gained some notoriety through Helmut Kohl: The former Federal Chancellor led numerous state guests to the Deidesheimer Hof restaurant, including Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Queen Elizabeth II.

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Small castle ruins with a great view of Neustadt

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Freinsheim Historic Old Town

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Freinsheim enchants with its beautiful old town, which invites you to stroll and linger. Everywhere there are cozy restaurants and wine taverns, some in idyllic backyards, where you can stop off well and taste a regional Riesling, for example.

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