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Castles in Bavaria, Germany

1,993 châteaux listed · verified entries first, then the most searched-for; alphabetical index at the bottom of the page

Every castle, fortress and palace we have recorded in Bavaria, Germany, from the most visited to the least known, with what we know of their opening hours and prices.

Coming this weekend? 95 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Bavaria, Germany.

During the holidays, 95 castles open in Bavaria, Germany (autumn holidays (Herbstferien)).

During the holidays, 91 castles open in Bavaria, Germany (Christmas holidays (Weihnachtsferien)).

During the holidays, 90 castles open in Bavaria, Germany (spring holidays (Frühjahrsferien)).

During the holidays, 103 castles open in Bavaria, Germany (Easter holidays (Osterferien)).

During the holidays, 110 castles open in Bavaria, Germany (Whitsun holidays (Pfingstferien)).

How much does it cost? 57 entry prices in Bavaria, Germany, including 7 free castles.

For the press: the most searched-for castles in Bavaria in 2026.

We record 1,993 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Bavaria, Germany, spread across 1,035 towns and villages.

148 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 129 and the prices of 61 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check.

The most visited, with reviews, is Neuschwanstein Castle (Schwangau).

This page lists the 400 most visited châteaux out of 1,993. Department by department, the list is complete.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Bavaria, Germany can you visit?
We record 1,993 châteaux in Bavaria, Germany, across 1,035 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Bavaria, Germany?
Schloss Neuschwanstein, in Schwangau, with — visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
Where can I find opening hours?
On each entry. We know the hours of 129 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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