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The Top 20 Castles in Hildburghausen

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 in Hildburghausen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Heldburg Fortress

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One of the most beautiful castle complexes in Germany is located in the Franconian part of Thuringia. Finished up, because the Veste Heldburg houses the German Castle Museum. It shows …

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Straufhain Castle Ruins

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Geologically very interesting, because the castle stands on a volcano.

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Eisfeld Castle

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Eisfeld Castle is worth seeing, especially in the museum you can learn a lot about the history of Eisfeld.

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Osterburg Castle Ruins (Keep)

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The Osterburg dates back to the 13th century. Today, the castle still preserves a part of the castle wall, the fountain and the so-called east tower. To slow down the …

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Bertholdsburg Castle

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Bertholdsburg Castle is an early modern castle in the town of Schleusingen in the Hildburghausen district in Thuringia. It is located on the western edge of the old town above …

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Eisfeld Castle

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The newly renovated Eisfeld Castle with its beautiful inner courtyard is a real eye-catcher in the city.
In the castle there is u. the tourism information.

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Ruins of the Ottilien Chapel

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In den ältesten Überlieferungen werden das Dorf Ehrenberg (Erhenneberc) und auch der Kapellenberg 1141 zum ersten Mal urkundlich genannt. Später veränderte sich der Name in Aeremberg (1338) und Aernberg.

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Bockstadt Castle

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The castle near Eisfeld, near Coburg, has stood empty for 30 years. A model of sustainable use could save it from decay. It was built by Baron Hermann von Münchhausen, …

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Weitersroda Castle

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The annual bird of paradise festival lives up to its name. Informal and casual in interesting surroundings, the Castle of Weitersroda.

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Oberstadt Moated Castle

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The Wasserburg awarded the Counts of Henneberg 1380 as a fief to the Lords of Kießling. In 1397 the castle was destroyed as a robber's nest. The bower is still …

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The Top 20 Castles in Hildburghausen

Heldburg Fortress

Straufhain Castle Ruins

Eisfeld Castle

Osterburg Castle Ruins (Keep)

Bertholdsburg Castle

Eisfeld Castle

Ruins of the Ottilien Chapel

Bockstadt Castle

Weitersroda Castle

Oberstadt Moated Castle

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