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?
Do you want to experience the life of an aristocrat and enjoy a luxurious life in a tall and majestic palace? Experience the life of Versailles~
Many castle hotels in Germany today are a perfect combination of history and modernity, ancient atmosphere and fashionable design. Let us enjoy this romantic atmosphere together.
1. Schloss Hohenstein – Bavaria
Hohenstein Castle stands on a hill six kilometers from Coburg. It was originally 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. Since the 1990s, the building has been used as a hotel and restaurant. The castle grounds include a picturesque park and a chapel for weddings .
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 Wasserburg. The castle has been in the Salm-Salm dynasty since 1641. The Parkhotel Wasserburg Anholt is located just outside the castle. From its windows, you can admire the vast parkland.
The 35-hectare castle park and adjacent golf course captivate visitors with its rich natural landscape and diverse flora and fauna, creating a fairytale-like atmosphere . In the castle's wine cellar, enjoy an aperitif in a rural setting. Art lovers can explore the main castle's extensive collection of paintings by the royal family.
3. Schloss Waldeck – Hesse
Waldeck Castle towers majestically at a height of 120 meters, offering sweeping views of Lake Edernsee and the forest. First mentioned in documents as early as 1120, this hilltop castle served as a fortress, barracks, and even a penitentiary and women's prison in the 18th and 19th centuries. But all of this is now history, with only the castle's own museum remaining as a testament to its past.
This stately castle has offered accommodation since 1906. The 42-room Hotel Schloss Waldeck invites you to relax in a historic yet stylish ambiance. This four-star hotel also offers a sauna and spa treatments.
4. Schloss Eckberg – Saxony
Eckberg Castle, located three kilometers from Dresden's city center, offers a breathtaking view of the past. Spending the night at the neo-Gothic Eckberg Castle (Schloss Eckberg), one of Dresden's three Elbe castles , is a truly aristocratic experience. Built in the mid-19th century, the castle, with its 15-hectare park, has been used as a hotel since 1985.
5. Schloss Wolfsbrunnen – Hesse
The Schloss Hotel Wolfsbrunnen has a turbulent history. Built in 1904 by former regional governor von Keudel, it served as a relief hospital for the Wehrmacht during World War II and, after the war, was used by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) to house Jewish orphans. It was subsequently taken over by a church and eventually became a recreation center, and from 1958 to 1961, it was rented by the Federal Border Guard.
It wasn't until 1969 that the idea of operating the castle as a hotel was conceived. The Wolfsbrunnen Castle Hotel opened in 1989. Since then, it has undergone several renovations and restorations. The hotel has been operating since 2015.
6. Schloss Bensberg – North Rhine-Westphalia
Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg is located 14 kilometers from Cologne Cathedral. This magnificent Baroque building was originally built in 1703 and converted into a hotel in 1997. Even the renowned German writer Goethe mentioned this building, praising its beauty and wall decorations.
The hotel's three restaurants include Vendôme, helmed by top chef Joachim Wissler and awarded two Michelin stars, making it one of Germany's top restaurants.
This five-star hotel offers 77 rooms and 34 suites, all with wonderful views of Cologne Cathedral, the Bergisches Land region and the castle gardens.
7. Schloss Fleesensee – Mecklenburg-West Pomerania
Looking for a unique way to reach your hotel? At Fleesensee Castle, you can arrive by helicopter. The castle has its own landing pad. This is what makes Fleesensee Castle so 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, including for its lighting and design concept after the renovation, for its own farm, for its environment and sustainability, and for its spa . Here, you can enjoy massages and saunas, or relax at the poolside bar.
Source: Voice of Hope, March 27, 2024