The 4 most beautiful castles in Germany by motorhome

Amidst the fairytale nature and medieval villages and towns of Germany, a beautiful castle often flaunts itself. They all have their own charm. Visit them during your next motorhome trip through Germany and feel like a real prince or princess. These 4 castles are among the most beautiful castles in the country. Time for a visit with the motorhome! 

Louis II lived in Neuschwanstein Castle to avoid being surrounded by people. Just six weeks after his death, the castle was opened to the public so that debts could be paid off by the government. Today, the castle is extremely popular. Not only do thousands of visitors come to the castle every day, but Walt Disney was also a fan and used it as inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle in Disneyland in California. And that is not surprising with its fairytale appearance! The castle sits atop the hill and its white colour contrasts beautifully with the green surroundings. You can reach the castle on foot, but it is also possible to be driven up in a carriage. After your visit, you can go into the Ammergebirge, from where you can take beautiful photos of the castle at some points. Close to the castle, there is also the Hohenschwangau Castle, another gem in the area. A visit to both castles can easily be combined in one day.

In Wiederschem you will find the beautiful Burg Eltz. This castle also towers above the surrounding forest. The castle was built in 1157 and lived in by the Von Eltz family and is strategically located between the Mosel and Eifel. The castle has more than 100 rooms, including an armoury and treasure chamber that takes you through the 800-year history of the castle. It is possible to get a guided tour through the castle, where you will pass the writers' room, knight's room and angel's room. In the surrounding area, the Eltzer forest, a protected nature reserve, is a great place to walk. There are also several hiking trails that lead to the castle through the forest, including from Karden and Castle Pyrmont.

Discover even more romantic places in Germany on the famous Romantic Road. You will not only encounter beautiful castles, but also the most romantic landscapes and historic half-timbered towns.

Nordkirchen Castle is exactly what you would expect from a castle. It is not for nothing that it is sometimes called 'the Versailles of Westphalia'. You walk into the castle via a footbridge over the water and end up in the palace gardens within the castle walls. These are surrounded by various buildings of the castle. Also outside the castle walls you will find a part of the palace gardens. These gardens belong to one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe. You can visit them all year round. To admire the baroque appearance of the castle from the inside, you can book a guided tour.

Loving these castles? Then also discover this castles in Luxembourg during your motorhome journey. 

Schwerin Castle is sometimes called the 'Neuschwanstein of the North'. And rightly so! When you walk in, the castle immediately stands out with its many towers and the footbridge, because it is situated on an island in the Schwerin Lake. Today, it is home to the parliament of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, after having been the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in the past. The castle was built in the middle of the 19th century. A visit to the castle will take you completely into the 19th century atmosphere. Among other things, you will find portraits of all the dukes from the 14th to the 18th century. On the outside, the castle garden, an English landscape garden, is a must for a short walk. The ponds are inspired by the ponds at the French Versailles.