Waldeck-Frankenberg

The Top 20 Castles in Waldeck-Frankenberg

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 Waldeck-Frankenberg. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Waldeck Castle

Arolsen Residential Palace

View of Schloss Waldeck

Bad Arolsen Palace

Kugelsburg Castle Ruins

Reckenberg Castle

Schwalenburg Ring Wall and Observation Tower

Eisenberg Castle Ruins

Baroque Promenade at Arolsen Castle

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Waldeck Castle
Hiking Highlight
The medieval stronghold of Waldeck towers high above Lake Edersee. The completely preserved building has a history of more than 900 years. The Counts of Waldeck lived in the castle …
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Arolsen Residential Palace
Cycling Highlight
Beautiful castle. It is worth a tour
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View of Schloss Waldeck
Hiking Highlight
Easily cycle path or hiking trail with a view of Waldeck Castle from the 11th century and 120 m above the lake
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Bad Arolsen Palace
Hiking Highlight
The landmark of the city of Bad Arolsen is absolutely worth seeing.
It was built between 1710 and 1810 for Prince Friedrich Anton Ulrich of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1676 – …
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Kugelsburg Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
The Kugelsburg is the symbol of the town of Volkmarsen and was built between 1196 and 1198. From here you have a great view over the country. Highly recommended.
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Reckenberg Castle
Hiking Highlight
Mentioned for the first time in the 14th century, originally a moated castle, whose moat was fed by the water of the Orcs. Property of Corvey Abbey until 1803. In …
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Schwalenburg Ring Wall and Observation Tower
Hiking Highlight
You are standing here in an ancient, almost ruined hillfort dating from the late 8th to 10th centuries. It has a diameter of 300 meters and is surrounded by three …
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Tip by Anette
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Eisenberg Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
A beautiful castle complex that was excavated in the 70s and 80s. The foundation walls as well as the cellar and well were exposed again and made accessible. Right next …
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Tip by Michael Goette
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Baroque Promenade at Arolsen Castle
Hiking Highlight
Relaxed walking for everyone... and always food for the eyes
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