Castles in Germany
Castles in Germany: 13,563 castles across 4,617 towns and cities — including 11,992 medieval castles, 294 palaces, 1,106 ruins, 37 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 37 UNESCO World Heritage
- 13 castle hotels
- 1,106 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Abtnaundorf Manor
- Achstetten Castle
- Ackeburg
- Adamsches Schlösschen
- Adelmannschloss
- Adelssitz Kirchberg
- Ahlsburg
- Ahrensburg Castle
- Albeck Fort
- Albrechtsburg
- Albrechtsches Palais
- Alexanderpalais (Darmstadt)
- Alt-Geroldseck Castle
- Alt-Trauchburg Castle
- Altdahn Castle
- Alte Allee 21 (München)
- Alte Burg (Einöd)
- Alte Burg Menden
- Alte Burg Penzlin
- Alte Burg Wewer
- Alte Försterei Schloßweg 2
- Altena Castle
- Altenbaumburg
- Altenburg Castle (Thüringen)
Common questions
How many castles are there in Germany?
13,563 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Germany free to visit?
None are confirmed free yet, and 1 is ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Germany UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 37 of 13,563 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Germany?
Yes — 13 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.