Like something out of a storybook: Germany's castles, palaces and monasteries

Of princesses and kings

Perched high on mountains, they dominate the cityscapes of historic old towns and, surrounded by deep moats, represent a bygone age when kings and emperors ruled the land. Today, Germany's many castles and palaces are places full of sagas and legends, where your imagination knows no bounds. You can also experience a lot of history in the ancient walls of the monasteries. Read here where you can meet knights and which castles and palaces are surrounded by beautiful parks.