The Top 20 Castles around the Main
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 the Main. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around the Main. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
The castle Johannesburg with its castle garden, which also houses a Kreuzergarten and the beautiful old town with its restaurants cafes and bars is always worth a visit.
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The castle park is a very beautiful park, which invites you to linger. In addition, the park is of course the castle Philippsruhe, which is one of the most important …
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This small but fine village is located directly on the Main Cycle Path. You should take some time and explore the place. For the physical well-being is also well taken …
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The fortress was built on a mountain tongue on the left side of the Main about 100 meters above the river. The west side is the only flat side of …
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Very idyllic
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Once a noble seat, later a place of jurisdiction - and now for almost 100 years in the hands of committed people who maintain the walls and keep their spirit.
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Homburg Castle is primarily dedicated to art. There are chamber concerts and exhibitions and the artist Linda Schwarz is at home with her graphic workshop in another wing of the building. The former knight's castle has become an artistic gem.
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Due to its strategic location, Mildenburg has had an eventful history. The owner changed hands violently again and again and was destroyed twice in fighting. After the last devastation, it …
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Gemünden am Main is, as the name implies, on the Main. But also at the Franconian Saale. This opens here in the Main. The place is a very nice stage …
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One should have been in Veitshöchheim. Maybe in the castle garden or in the Mainfrankensäle. Or maybe for a walk on the Main promenade or to enjoy one of the many restaurateurs.
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