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Germany is home to some of the most beautiful castles steeped in history. Appreciate the country's breathtaking architecture by taking a look at these 10 fairy tale castles – and tick them off your bucket list the next time you visit Germany.
This beautiful medieval castle is located in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier. The small river Elzbach flows around the large rock that Eltz Castle is built on.
Serving as the residence of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament, this beautiful palace is set on a small island in Lake Schwerin.
Boasting breathtaking views, you'll find this castle perched on top of Mount Hohenzollern – the periphery of the Swabian Alps of central Baden-Württemberg.
This moated castle is located in Bedburg-Hau in the district of Kleve.
Found in the town of Cochem in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, Cochem Castle perches upon a 330ft hill overlooking the River Moselle.
Small but impressive, Lichtenstein Castle is located on a steep cliff near Honau at the edge of the Swabian Alps.
One of the most significant Renaissance castles in northern Europe, this water castle can be found in the town of Glücksburg.
Built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, this castle can be found on the Western side of Hohenschwangau Village near the town of Füssen.
With a scenic mountain backdrop and built for King Ludwig II between 1869 and 1886, Neuschwanstein Castle is situated near Schwangau and Füssen in the Allgäu. The path to Neuschwanstein Castle starts in the village of Hohenschwangau.
You'll find this romantic 18th Century castle in the Kassel landscape park of Wilhelmshöhe.
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