Castle Colditz is a Renaissance castle and is famous for being a prisoner-of-war camp during World War II for "incorrigible" Allied officers who had repeatedly ... read more
The Castle de la Motte was built between 1774-78, and designed by Jakab Fellner or the constructor himself, János Povolni. It was commissioned by Baron Sámuel ... read more
Castle Dennenlohe's history, property of the Barons von Süsskind, dates back to the 12th century. Presently it their family home with a multi-cultural function, well ... read more
Castle Deutschkreutz was built in 1625 by Count Paul Nadasdy in the style of the Italian Renaissance. It was acquired by the artist Anton Lehmden in 1966 and restored by ... read more
Castle Doorn dates back to 838 and has known many changes ever since. It has been the retreat of the exiled former German Emperor Wilhelm II from 1920 until his death in ... read more
Castle Falkenstein, which is used today as a museum and for events, has a long history which dates back to the 12th century. The last member of the von Falkesteins, Count ... read more
Burg Freundsberg, dating back to the 12th century, is presently owned by the municipality of Schwaz. Since 1948 it is a museum displaying the history of the city ... read more
Castle Gaasbeek dates back to the 13th century as part of a wider defence line around Brussels, like the castle of Groot-Bijgaarden. It is presently a museum and the ... read more
Castle Gnandstein dates back to the 13th century and is closely to the Counts von Einsiedel until confiscation in 1945 by the communists. The last owners of the v. ... read more
Castle Goseck, today a European Centre for Music and Culture, has a long history which dates back to 881 and has served as original seat of the Counts of Saxony, monastery ... read more
The castle of Greillenstein was first mentioned as a fortified castle in 1313. The present building dates from the 16th century and was for a long time was used for ... read more
Castle Guttenberg dates back to around 1180 and is over 560 years in the hands of the Barons von Gemmingen. It is open to the public as a historic museum, including a ... read more
Castle Hartenfels is today a museum with temporary exhibitions and above all a permanent exhibition, the "Traces of Injustice", recounting the history of Torgau ... read more
Burg Heidenreichstein, formerly a moated castle, dates back to the 12th century and is entered through two gate buildings, each with its own drawbridge. The castle was ... read more
Castle Herberstein's oldest parts are dating back to the 12th century. The estate is still in the hands of the Herberstein family and serves as their residence. The ... read more
Castle Hünegg is a museum featuring interiors from the 2nd half of the 19th century. It was built from 1861 to 1863 for Baron von Parpart-von Bonstetten and partly ... read more
Castle Klippenstein dates back to 1289 with not only military and administrative functions but served also as a Hunting Lodge for the Electors of Saxony. Today it is owned ... read more
Castle Konradsburg dates back to 1021 and was a castle, monastery and manor house. Few is left from the old splendour, however thanks to private initiatives in the ... read more
Castle Krobnitz houses a museum with a permanent exhibition about the life of Count Albrecht von Roon. He was the famous Prussian Minister of War during the Bismarck area, ... read more
Castle Kynžvart (Schloss Königswart) has been summer residence of Chancellor Metternich. Today it is a museum displaying the many Metternich collections. The castle is ... read more
