Germany has around 20,000 castles spread across the country. The total includes intact structures, partial ruins, foundations ...

The Eltz Castle is commonly known as Burg Eltz, Burg being the translation for “castle” in German. The first written evidence of Eltz Castle is from 1157, making it nearly 900 years old. It’s been ...

Neuschwanstein Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 19th-century castle that is said to have inspired Disney. EyesWideOpen, Getty Images The Traveler's Atlas of the World includes ...

While Bavaria commands most of the spotlight when castle talk begins, Germany’s other regions shelter architectural marvels that rarely make the travel brochures. These fortresses tell stories of ...

Certain trips acquire an almost mythical quality over time: You leave home at the right moment and return just as it passes. You have friends to visit along your route, and all of them are delighted ...

Visit this charming village in the Bavarian Alps, where lakeside views, mountain scenery, and royal history create a true ...

BERLIN (Reuters Life!) - Dozens of crumbling German castles are getting a makeover thanks to cash from the government's economic stimulus package. The government made 150 million euros ($213 million) ...

Germany is home to tens of thousands of castles, including one that is recognized the world over: Neuschwanstein was the inspiration for some of Disney's fairytale castles. The new National Geographic ...