Have you ever dreamed of becoming the protagonist in a fairy tale and living a romantic life in a castle like a prince and princess?
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Many castle hotels in Germany today are the perfect combination of history and modernity, ancient atmosphere and fashionable design. Let us travel together in this romantic atmosphere~
1. Schloss Hohenstein – Bavaria
Hohenstein Castle stands on a hill six kilometers from Coburg. It was a castle in the early 14th century and was converted into a palace in the 16th century.
During World War II, the German Post used it as a recreation center for postmen, and after the war it became a retirement home. The building has only been used as a hotel and restaurant since the 1990s. The castle has a picturesque park and a chapel where weddings can be held .
The Castle Restaurant pays great attention to the origin, freshness and environmental protection of ingredients, so most of the ingredients come from the surrounding areas.
2. Wasserburg Anholt – North Rhine-Westphalia
Would you like to spend the night in Münsterland's largest water castle? Then come to Anholt Water Castle. The castle has been in the possession of the Salm-Salm dynasty since 1641. Parkhotel Wasserburg Anholt is located outside the castle. Looking out the window, you can see the vast park.
The 35-hectare castle park and the adjacent golf course attract visitors with their rich natural landscapes and numerous flora and fauna, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere here . In the castle's wine cellar, you can enjoy an aperitif in a rural setting. Art lovers can visit the main castle which houses an extensive collection of paintings from the royal family.
3. Schloss Waldeck – Hesse
Waldeck Castle stands majestically at a height of 120 metres, offering a panoramic view of Lake Edernsee and the forest. First mentioned in documents in 1120, this hilltop castle was used as a fortress, barracks, and even a reformatory and women's prison in the 18th and 19th centuries. But now these have become history, and only the castle’s own museum still bears witness to its past vicissitudes.
This stately castle has been offering accommodation since 1906. The Hotel Schloss Waldeck has a total of 42 rooms where you can relax in a historic yet stylish ambience. This 4-star hotel also offers sauna and spa services.
4. Schloss Eckberg – Saxony
Ekeberg Castle is located three kilometers from the center of Dresden. When you come here, you will feel like you have traveled back in time for several centuries. Staying overnight at the neo-Gothic Eckberg Castle (Schloss Eckberg) is one of Dresden's three largest castles on the Elbe River and you'll feel like an aristocrat. This castle with its 15-hectare park was built in the mid-19th century and has been used as a hotel since 1985.
5. Schloss Wolfsbrunnen, Hesse
The Schloss Hotel Wolfsbrunnen has a storied history. It was built in 1904 by former regional administrator Von Keudel and was used as a relief hospital for the German Wehrmacht during World War II. After the war, it was used by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) to house Jewish orphans. It was then taken over by a church, and finally became a recreation center, and was leased by the Federal Border Guard from 1958 to 1961.
It was not until 1969 that the idea of operating the castle as a hotel was conceived. Schlosshotel Wolfsbrunnen opened in 1989. It has since been renovated and restored several times. The hotel has been operating since 2015.
6. Schloss Bensberg – North Rhine-Westphalia
Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg is 14 km from Cologne Cathedral. This magnificent Baroque building was originally built in 1703 and converted into a hotel in 1997. Even the famous German writer Goethe mentioned this building and praised its beauty and wall decorations.
The hotel's three restaurants include Vendôme, helmed by top chef Joachim Wissler, which has been awarded two Michelin stars and is one of the top restaurants in Germany.
This 5-star hotel offers a total of 77 rooms and 34 suites, all of which offer a wonderful view of Cologne Cathedral, the Bergisches Land region and the castle gardens.
7. Schloss Fleesensee – Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Are you looking for a unique way to reach your hotel? At the Fleisensee Castle you can reach it by helicopter. The castle has its own landing pad. This is what makes the Fleesenberger Hotel special and special. Of course you can also reach this white castle with a red roof by car or train.
The castle hotel has won numerous awards in recent years. These included awards for lighting and design concept after the renovation, for the castle’s own farm, for the environment and sustainability, and for the spa . Here you can enjoy massages and a sauna, and relax at the poolside bar.
Source: Voice of Hope, March 27, 2024