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Waldeck-Frankenberg

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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!

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Schloss Waldeck

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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 Castle

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Beautiful castle. It is worth a tour

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Kugelsburg Castle Ruins

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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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Schloss Reckenberg

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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

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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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Eisenberg Castle Ruins

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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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Baroque Promenade at Arolsen Castle

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Relaxed walking for everyone... and always food for the eyes

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Schloss Friedrichstein

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Not much can be seen of the original Gothic castle today, because Friedrichstein Castle has changed again and again since the year 1200. If you stand in front of the …

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View of Schloss Waldeck and the North Side of Edersee

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Waldeck Castle can be seen constantly in the distance along this path.

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Burg Hatzfeld Ruins

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Small castle ruins above Hatzberg. Since the original lords of the castle, the lords of Hatzfeldt, died out around 1570, the castle is decaying. Only in 1988, six residents from …

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The Top 20 Castles in Waldeck-Frankenberg

Schloss Waldeck

Arolsen Castle

Kugelsburg Castle Ruins

Schloss Reckenberg

Schwalenburg Ring Wall and Observation Tower

Eisenberg Castle Ruins

Baroque Promenade at Arolsen Castle

Schloss Friedrichstein

View of Schloss Waldeck and the North Side of Edersee

Burg Hatzfeld Ruins

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