Best Castles in Europe

If you can only visit one castle on your trip to England, Windsor Castle should be at the top of your list. It is a living and breathing castle, fully staffed and running as it is one of the official residences of The Queen of England. It is a home as well as a museum and a major tourist attraction.… read more

One of the top castles to visit in Europe, Neuschwanstein Castle fulfills all our dreams of what we imagine a castle to be like. Even driving up to it feels as if you are in Cinderella’s chariot going to the ball. It has fanciful turrets and over-the-top decorative elements that make sense when yo… read more

As colorful as a tropical parrot, washed in shades of mustard, purple and red, the Palace of Pena in Sintra looks unbelievably complex as you approach it. It has everything: moats, turrets, residences, massive castle walls, and winding paths and roads. The reason may be that it was originally a mona… read more

Prague is the home of the largest castle in the world. From the Gothic 14th century royal palace that had to be rebuilt in the 16th century after a fire, Prague Castle today is massive and contains several palace buildings and museums. Within the castle complex there is the Saint Vitus Cathedral, th… read more

Known as “Dracula’s Castle” because allegedly a former resident was the person that the vampire story was based on, Bran Castle is truly one of the most striking castles to visit in Europe. It is improbably high on a steep hill with dramatic lines and turrets piercing the sky. Visit the cas… read more

This 12th century castle fortress is positioned high above Alsatian fields, located along the Alsatian Wine Route. In fact, if you climb to the very top of the towers of the castle you will be rewarded on a good weather day with views across the Black Forest, the Rhine, and across to the Alps. Al… read more

A Norman castle of stately proportions situated on two islands, Leeds is one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. You can even stay there as a guest because part of the castle has been made into a hotel and guests gain the added benefit of having dinner in the historic Henry VIII Banquet Hall. I… read more

A Norman castle of stately proportions situated on two islands, Leeds is one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. You can even stay there as a guest because part of the castle has been made into a hotel and guests gain the added benefit of having dinner in the historic Henry VIII Banquet Hall. I… read more

The castle, considered one of the finest in Germany, is actually made up of three residences, one which is still inhabited by the Eltz family. Touring the Castle is a delight, make sure you take the 45 minute tours that take you through two of the homes. You are in a castle proper, yet many of the r… read more

A castle experience that will keep the whole family enthralled, Kronborg Castle is well worth a visit. It is a listed World Heritage site and is where Shakespeare based Hamlet, earning it the nickname “Hamlet’s Castle”. Children will especially enjoy the playground or the special exhibitio… read more