5 Most Beautiful Castles in Europe

Coming from a country where we have no grand castles and royalties, it was a great opportunity for me to see the beautiful castles in Europe. Whenever I travel to somewhere in Europe, I always check if there's a castle nearby to visit.

Below are the 5 most beautiful castles I've been.



5) Trollenäs Castle in Eslöv, Sweden.

Trollenäs Castle is known since the 14th century and has been owned by only two families, Thott and Trolle. It was originally called as Näs castle and was then changed to Trollenäs castle in the 18th century. It was renovated by architect Ferdinand Meldahl in the 19th century to resemble a French renaissance castle.

This beautiful castle has a big garden and a chapel.

4) Hohenwerfen Castle in Werfen, Austria.

Built as a fortress during the 11th century by Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg to protect the Salzburg Archbishopric against the forces of King Henry IV. 

Hohenwerfen was used as a castle 'Schloss Adler' in the 1968 film ''Where Eagles Dare'' and part of the castle were used in the mini-series ''The 10th Kingdom'' and the movie ''Just Married''.

3) Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

A 19th century Romanesque Revival Palace built by Ludwig II of Bavaria dubbed also as ''the Fairytale King''. 

Neuschwanstein Castle also inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. 

2) El Castell de Guadalest in Marina Baixa, Spain.

Eventhough the castle is now in ruins, El Castell de Guadalest is one of the most beautiful attractions I have ever seen.

1) Lichtenstein Castle in Lichtenstein, Germany.

Built in 1802 by King Fredirick I of Württemberg , the castle was used a hunting lodge located on a cliff in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg (Germany).

The castle now, which has large collections of historic weapons and armors, is owned by the Dukes of Urach.

Schloss Mespelbrunn, A Water Castle

Schloss Mespelbrunn, located in a small cozy town of Mespelbrunn, it is one of the most visited water castles in Germany.

Surrounded by green, wooded hills and crystal clear waters, Mespelbrunn Castle is one of the loveliest castles in northern Bavaria. Hidden in a small, romantic valley, it was not destroyed in the Thirty Years War nor any later. Mespelbrunn Castle is one of the few castles in Germany that has retained its original form and furniture.

The castle tour includes a visit to the Chapel, The Knight Hall, Banquet Hall, Ancestor Hall, Echter Room, The Chinese Room and The Bedroom. Inside these rooms are big collections of historic weapons, furnitures, paintings, antique porcelains and China.

At present, The water castle is privately owned and maintained by a noble family, the Ingelheim. They still lived in the southern wing of the castle.


Schloss Mespelbrunn
Address: Schloßhof 1  63875 Mespelbrunn, Germany
Coordinates: 49° 54′ 20″ N, 9° 18′ 26″ E
Admission: €5

Lichtenstein Castle

One of the most beautiful castles I have seen in Europe with a breathtaking view and serene garden is Schloss Lichtenstein.

In 1802, King Fredirick I of Württemberg built a hunting lodge located on a cliff in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). In 1837, the land was given to his nephew Duke Wilhelm of Urach, Count of Württemberg. Then in 1840, Duke Wilhelm of Urach built a Neo- Gothic castle designed by architect Carl Alexander Heideloff.

The castle, which has large collections of historic weapons and armors, is still owned by the Dukes of Urach.


Schloss Lichtenstein
Address: 72805 Lichtenstein, Germany
Opening Times: April- October; Monday to Sunday 0900H- 1730H
Admission: €6

Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th century Romanesque Revival Palace built by Ludwig II of Bavaria dubbed also as ''the Fairytale King''. Until his death in 1886, only one-third of the palace interior was constructed and it was never completed. The castle was also then opened to public.

Located on the hills of the cozy village Hohenschwangau in Bavaria, Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most popular and most visited castles in Europe.

Neuschwanstein Castle also inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Address:
Neuschwanstein Castle 
Neuschwasteinstrasse 20
87645 Germany

Coordinates:
47° 33′ 27″ N, 10° 45′ 0″ E

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Ruins of Frankenstein Castle

Frankenstein Castle

*Built during the Medieval Period, in 1252 A.D., by Lord Konrad II.
*Alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel was born at Frankenstein Castle.
*There have been speculations that the castle influenced Mary Shelley to write her
    famous novel Frankenstein.

Address: 
Burg Frankenstein,
64367 Mühltal-Nieder-Beerbach
Germany

Coordinates:
49° 47′ 36″ N, 8° 40′ 6″ E

The ruins of Frankenstein Castle

Trying to push the door where ''Frankenstein'' is locked in!

The Castle's Tower!

Medieval Party (the night before)!

The Castle walls.

Way to the main Castle.

The Chapel.

:)

The History of the Castle written only in German.

To the creepy forest.