Beautiful photos of the most impressive German castles that were home to royals, lords, knights, and noblemen.

Below, we highlight some of Germany's most stunning castles open to the public – just be sure to check the hours before your trip, as many have limited schedules or close entirely in the winter.

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The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle is characterized by its idyllic location on a craggy cliff and its medieval facade. Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat.

and hosts one of Germany’s most popular Christmas markets The more than 800-year-old Eltz Castle has never had its walls breached and remains one of the few castles in Europe that has never been ...

Atop a cliffside in the Bavarian Alps of Germany ... Castle has been inspiring magical imagery since its opening to the ...