Castles in Germany
Castles in Germany: 13,579 castles across 4,624 towns and cities — including 11,243 medieval castles, 289 palaces, 1,888 ruins, 38 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 38 UNESCO World Heritage
- 46 free to visit
- 50 house a museum
- 48 castle hotels
- 1,888 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Abenberg Castle
- Abtnaundorf Manor
- Achstetten Castle
- Ackeburg
- Adamsches Schlösschen
- Adelmannschloss
- Adelssitz Kirchberg
- Ahlsburg
- Ahrensburg Castleticketed
- Albeck Fort
- Albrechtsburgticketed
- Albrechtsches Palais
- Alexanderpalais (Darmstadt)
- Alt-Geroldseck Castle
- Alt-Trauchburg Castle
- Altdahn Castle
- Alte Allee 21 (München)
- Alte Burg
- Alte Burgfree entry
- Alte Burg Menden
- Alte Burg Penzlin
- Alte Försterei Schloßweg 2
- Alte Niedeck
- Altena Castleticketed
Common questions
How many castles are there in Germany?
13,579 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Germany free to visit?
46 of 13,579 are confirmed free to visit, and 82 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Germany UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 38 of 13,579 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Germany?
Yes — 48 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.