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Discover your castle in Thuringia.

The castles in Thuringia remind us of bygone times and are part of the cultural heritage. They were the scene of historic events, the residence of nobles and rulers and the domain of well-known personalities. Today they bear witness to that time. Be there when history comes to life! Thick ramparts, dark vaults, high towers, authentic rooms and exciting secrets invite you to enjoy unforgettable experiences.

Wartburg Castle, Creuzburg, Normannstein Castle
Along the Werra Valley Cycle Route
Of course, we could master this cycle route quite quickly. But does that make sense? The Werra Valley Cycle Route is one of the most beautiful cycle routes in Germany – so it is worth shifting down a gear here and there.
A castle, the Pope and a lot of whisky
Scharfenstein Castle
The Pope almost went to Scharfenstein Castle. A circumstance that led to the impressive 13th century castle being saved from collapse. This is how the story of the Whisky World and the Scharfenstein Castle Hotel began. We are visiting the castle ...
Wartburg Castle
A fascinating history
Thuringia has the highest concentration of palaces and castles anywhere in Europe. You'll basically be catapulted from one banqueting hall to the next. The most famous of these is probably Wartburg Castle. Only a visit in person will give you an ...
Heldburg Fortress - German Castle Museum
One for all
Did you know that an average suit of armour “only” weighs around 20 kilograms? That people were not tortured very often in the Middle Ages? And that it is probably something of a cliché that people powdered themselves instead of washing in those ...
Hanstein Castle
The devil in the Eichsfeld
Where the states of Hesse, Lower Saxony and Thuringia meet, the ruins of Hanstein Castle gleam in the bright sunlight. The castle is actually known as a gloomy place from the film “The Physician”. When you visit the castle, however, you will soon ...
Leuchtenburg Castle
Father of the porcelain concept
Who do you breathe new life into an 800-year-old castle? Sven-Erik Hitzer had an idea: it consisted of new architecture, the finest ceramics, interactive programmes and plates for cheerfully smashing.
Posterstein Castle
Looking for an insider tip?
People in Altenburger Land have long been familiar with Posterstein. How about taking a look at what they like so much about it? Is it the salon stories? The attractive, small castle complex with a circular keep? There is a little historical ...
Drei Gleichen
Dreimal gleich und immer anders
In der Nähe von Erfurt verbindet ein Rundwanderweg drei Burgen, die wie steinerne Wachposten auf ihren Hügeln unweit der A4 stehen. Die Drei Gleichen sind die Wahrzeichen der Region und Schauplätze faszinierender Geschichten. Die wichtigste ...
Around Wartburg Castle on an E-MTB
Turbo tour through the country
Steep terrain, narrow paths, lush greenery and a lot of history along the route. Riding electric mountain bikes, we go quickly through the Thuringian Forest and around Wartburg Castle.

Castles in Thuringia

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