More than 25,000 castles crown the hills of Germany, so it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. If you're seeking the best in terms of history and opulence, drive the nearly 479-mile ...

The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle is characterized by its idyllic location on a craggy cliff and its medieval facade. Originally, the castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private retreat.

Neuschwanstein Castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein) famously served as the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller ...