Austria · Castles
Schönbrunn Palace
A grand baroque palace with opulent rooms and expansive gardens in Vienna.
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Castles in Europe
13 guides to castles across 8 countries, with the most in Austria (4), Germany (2), Romania (2).
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Austria · Castles
Hofburg Palace
The former imperial palace in the heart of Vienna, now the residence of the Austrian president.
Austria · Castles
Belvedere Palace
A magnificent baroque palace complex in Vienna, home to Gustav Klimt's iconic masterpiece 'The Kiss' and surrounded by stunning terraced gardens with panoramic views of the city skyline.
Austria · Castles
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of the largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, perched high above Salzburg's Old Town and offering commanding views of the city, river, and surrounding Alpine peaks.
Bulgaria · Castles
Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (Tsarevets)
Medieval fortress of the Second Bulgarian Empire perched on a hill above the Yantra River.
Czech Republic · Castles
Karlstejn Castle
A dramatic Gothic castle built by Charles IV to house the crown jewels and holy relics.
Germany · Castles
Neuschwanstein Castle
The fairy-tale castle that inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle, Neuschwanstein is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival masterpiece perched dramatically on a rugged hilltop in the Bavarian Alps.
Germany · Castles
Heidelberg Castle
One of Germany's most romantic ruins, this Renaissance castle complex stands majestically above the old town of Heidelberg, offering stunning views over the Neckar Valley and centuries of dramatic history.
Greece · Castles
Palace of the Grand Master
A massive medieval fortress in the heart of Rhodes Old Town, standing as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Greece and a monument to the era of the Knights Hospitaller.
Hungary · Castles
Eger Castle
A medieval fortress famous for its heroic defense against the Ottoman siege of 1552, surrounded by Hungary's finest wine region.
Poland · Castles
Malbork Castle
The largest brick castle in the world, a masterpiece of medieval architecture built by the Teutonic Knights.
Romania · Castles
Bran Castle
Often referred to as 'Dracula's Castle', this iconic fortress is nestled in the Carpathian Mountains and is a symbol of Romanian history and legend.
Romania · Castles
Peleș Castle
A Neo-Renaissance masterpiece tucked into the Carpathian Mountains, Peleș Castle is one of Europe's most stunning castles, boasting ornate rooms, stained glass, and royal history.