Beautiful photos of the most impressive German castles that were home to royals, lords, knights, and noblemen.

More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms ... lavish retreat in the medieval style.

It’s been continuously occupied by the Eltz family, a noble line, ever since. This long lineage makes it one of the best preserved castles in Germany.

This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the late Middle Ages. Back when the national currency of Germany was the Deutsche ...

Some countries have more than their fair share of gorgeous medieval castles, and Germany is one of them. Eltz Castle is one of the finest examples of a German knights’ castle, and it has ...

The castle’s dramatic, fairy-tale-like appearance with a distinctive turreted roof and rounded towers makes it look like something straight out of a medieval fantasy. And panoramic views of the ...

Screengrab from YouTube video shared by BielefeldJETZT Situated on a forested hilltop in northern Germany ... The forgotten medieval staircase found at Sparrenburg Castle. Photo from ...