Germany

Collage of four famous German castles: Neuschwanstein, Schwerin, Heidelberg, and Burg Eltz, highlighting diverse architecture and landscapes.

2025-06-15
37 minutes read

Top 10 Castles in Germany You Must Visit

I remember the first time I saw a German castle up close. My family and I had just driven through a sleepy Bavarian village when Neuschwanstein’s white towers suddenly appeared above the trees. For a second, I thought I was looking at a movie set. But this was real—just standing there, looking as dramatic as […]

Aerial view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched above lush green fields and villages in southern Bavaria, Germany.

2025-05-29
27 minutes read

Bavaria Castle Road Trip: The Ultimate 7-Day Itinerary Through Germany’s Fairytale Heart

The first time I spotted Neuschwanstein Castle, I wasn’t standing at a famous lookout or scrolling Instagram. I was behind the wheel, somewhere near Füssen, windows cracked, music low, when it appeared above the trees like a mirage. I actually muttered, “Whoa,” out loud and pulled over without thinking. That first glimpse? I’ll never forget […]

Löwenburg Castle in Kassel, Germany, framed by early spring foliage and soft sunset light, showcasing its Romantic-style turrets and towers.

2025-05-06
19 minutes read

25 Best Castles to Visit in Europe: Iconic & Hidden Gems

I’ve always had a thing for castles. As a kid, they were the backdrop to every adventure I imagined—knights, dragons, secret rooms, and tapestries that hid escape tunnels. As an adult, that obsession never really went away. I just swapped out plastic swords for train tickets. Over the years, I’ve wandered through foggy fortresses in […]

Aerial view of Eltz Castle surrounded by dense forest in Germany

2025-05-02
7 minutes read

Eltz Castle: Germany’s Hidden Fairytale Fortress in the Forest

The first time I saw a photo of Eltz Castle, I actually thought it was fake. It looked too perfect—like a CGI rendering from a fantasy film. There it was, perched on a forested hill, wrapped in morning mist, with towers shooting into the sky like something straight out of a Tolkien novel. Honestly, it […]

Aerial view of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, surrounded by lush green fields and forests on a sunny day.

2025-03-16
16 minutes read

Neuschwanstein Castle: A Guide to Bavaria’s Iconic Fairytale Fortress

The first time I saw Neuschwanstein Castle, it didn’t feel real. The train had just pulled into Füssen, and even from a distance, its white towers peeked through the mist like something torn from the pages of a forgotten fairytale. No matter how many postcards you’ve seen or Instagram reels you’ve scrolled through, nothing truly […]