A very nice town with a castle that is very picturesque. Not too touristy but there are tourists on…read moresunny and warm days. Always great to take pictures of the castle. There is a tour in German and in English and the admission is around €12 for adults. Definitely something to see inside and very interesting. Would recommend a nice day out if you're traveling between Marburg and Weilburg. The market place has a nice selection of cafés and ice cream parlors as well as restaurants. And the castle also has a café, that serves different types of coffees and cakes.

From the owner: Schloss Braunfels ist genau so, wie man sich ein Märchenschloss vorstellt…read more Die Anfänge reichen zurück bis ins Mittelalter und die Fundamente mit dicken Mauern aus dieser Zeit sind bis heute erhalten. In den Jahrhunderten dazwischen ist die Burg, die auf der Spitze eines Basaltkegels sitzt, natürlich immer wieder erweitert und umgebaut worden. Fürst Georg zu Solms-Braunfels hat das Schloss mit den unzähligen Türmen, Toren, Erkern und Zinnen ab 1880 in seine jetzige Form gebracht. Bis heute ist das Schloss im Besitz der Familie, die es als lebendiges Kulturdenkmal pflegt und erhält. Schloss Braunfels bietet ein weit gefächertes Besichtigungs- und Führungsprogramm, das Jung und Alt gleichermaßen anspricht. Täglich werden stündliche Führungen zwischen 11.00 und 17.00 Uhr angeboten. Ganz in der Nähe, in dem vor 300 Jahren schön angelegten Braunfelser Tierpark, können Sie Dam- und Muffelwild sowie Wildschweine in natürlicher Umgebung erleben. Der Eintritt zum Tiergarten ist frei!

Very beautiful castle! So historical and cool. It's huge and located by the Main River part that…read moregoes through Bavaria.

Towering atop the village of Königstein in the Taunus region just outside of Frankfurt is Burg…read moreKönigstein. The castle ruins are host to the Ritter Von Königstein medieval festival each spring. Dating from the 12th century, the castle is nowhere near functional, but offers a quite place to let your imagination take you back in time. Pack a flashlight to explore the dark passageways underneath the castle. Top Three Highlights: 1.) Minuscule entrance fee (less than €5) 2.) Great view of Taunus region (and Frankfurt from the castle tower) 3.) Relatively uncrowded

I came here to attend the medieval dinner. I booked it through the USO with the military. There are…read moreperiod actors all dressed up and they serve you food without forks and mead in clay cups. It was a really fun experience. If you ever get the chance, do it! It's held inside the castle and if you get there early, you can walk around and check out the castle grounds as well. It was part of the dinner ticket.

A lovely place to visit and go walking. You can drive most of the way up (it's quite steep), park…read more(it's free) and then go off into the forest and end up in the Schloss for a wander round the grounds, and a beer. They have a lovely medieval style restaurant, which is reviewed under a different section. They hold regular events here; from medieval tournaments to theatre pieces and concerts. Check their website for more details (they have an English version).

I did a self-guided walking through through here briefly during the rain…read more The castle ruins of Wertheim charmingly overlook the town below and you can easily walk up and explore. As it was raining and I was pressed for time I unfortunately didn't get to spend a lot of time up here reading and learning but I walked through and saw the ruins and where I believe the fire/explostion started that ruined the castle.

Bad Homburg is an attractive and historic town north of Frankfurt, situated at the foot of the…read moreTaunus hills. The name Homburg means 'Hohenburg', and refers to the castle which dominates the upper part of the town, with its distinctive 14th-century keep, known as the White Tower. Although there has been a castle here from around the 12th century, the present (and rather more comfortable) Schloss dates mostly from the rebuilding carried out by Paul Andrich in 1678 for Landgrave Friedrich II. This originally two-storey palace was the first new addition to be built after the Thirty Years War. Both the palace and grounds were subsequently enlarged over the next two centuries, into the substantial complex we see to-day. In 1888 Kaiser Wilhelm II declared Bad Homburg's Schloss an Imperial summer residence, and construction of the huge Imperial Church next door began. His mother Victoria, the old emperor's widow (and Queen Victoria's eldest daughter) lived there for several years, and King Edward VII was also a frequent guest, enjoying the healthy pleasures of the local spa, and the more dubious pleasures of the Casino, opened in Bad Homburg in 1842. It was here that he asked a local hatmaker to make him a hat with a distinctive narrow brim which we now know as the Homburg. Although much of the palace complex is now given over to offices, one wing houses a small collection of artistic and domestic items from the 17th to the 19th centuries, and it is possible to climb the tower in summer for spectacular views. The extensive landscaped grounds and gardens are also open to the public. Opening times change according to each season see website for details.

So many of the castles and palaces of Europe have been preserved or restored. That is not the case…read morefor Burg Frankenstein. These ruins are just that...the remains of a once grand castle. I don't know if this is simply the result of age or another casualty of WWII. None the less, it is a sight to see. You are able to wander the grounds freely without any of the restrictions of other sights. This day did present a minor restriction... a wedding. I never would have imagined getting married in a castle but we did see this more than once on our trip. Other castle were more picturesque, this presented a unique character. The wedding did require all tourists to clear the areas in use. No worries, there were more sights for us to see. In addition to the castle remains, the grounds have a restaurant, snack bar, restrooms and wifi. This is worth the stop for another perspective on castles and the inspiration for Mary Shelley.

I was on a road trip and noticed that Burg Frankenstein was along the way. So I took a detour…read more I was glad that I didn't make this a destination. Burg Frankenstein is ruins. The castle itself is a set of ruins. You can walk up some stairs. You can look out at the view from the top. They have adjacent buildings and a couple of counters where you can by snacks, refreshments and souvenirs. It looked like there may have been a wedding taking place or about to take place the day I was there. There are also a couple of outdoor seating areas, where you can have the food or beverage that you purchased from the counter. It looks like they also have special events. There were some people setting up lighting and sound systems. There was a sign advertising dinner theater, presumably at the restaurant. Parking is free. You drive up the mountain and park in a clearly designated area and walk up the rest of the way. There are also surrounding hiking trails if you bring the right equipment (shoes). I'm glad I visited so I know what it's all about.

A must-see historical landmark at Oberursel!…read more We had the fortunate opportunity to receive a tour at the Roman frontier fort at Saalburg. Overall, I highly recommend every history lover to visit this site. This historical landmark is located on Oberursel. We came here by car, by the site was also accessible by train. The landmark started off with a gift shop and an exhibit area in both German and English. It detailed the discovery of the limes, its restoration, and its inclusion into the UNESCO heritage site. We booked an English tour in advance, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. She showed us the model rectangular fort first, and we went on to see the bunkers for the soldiers, assembly hall, and the weapnory/safety equipment for the soldiers. The most interesting part of the tour was the opportunity to handle the shield, metal vest, sword, and even try out the archery. Our guide gave us a demonstration of the bow/arrows, and we're allowed to shoot two arrows at the aim. We also trued marching formation with wooden shields and batons. The entire tour took about 2-3 hours, with about half of the outdoors. Therefore, if you come in the fall/winter time, I would recommend dressing warmly and may even bring an umbrella. This is one of the most interactive tours, and I highly recommend it to everyone!

We were looking for a castle to visit during our trip to Germany and stumbled across this one. We…read moredecided to go to this Castle primarily because of the location. The parking is free and once you arrive you go into a building which also doubles as the gift shop, pay your entry fee and then you are released onto the castle grounds. When we arrived and parked, this felt more to me like a state park rather than a tourist attraction. Which is a positive thing :-) Once inside there are several exhibits located inside various parts of the structures. You can also explore the castle grounds. The castle grounds are a decent size, but not massive like many of the other castles in Germany. Walking the castle Grounds was great for us, because the weather was not too hot, and not too cold, making it a perfect day to walk around and explore. If you are seriously into Roman history and castles, this may be an all-day activity for you. For everyone else, I would set aside between two and 3 hours, to explore this castle and the exhibits in their entirety.