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Castles in Hesse, Germany

720 châteaux listed · verified entries first, then the most visited; alphabetical index at the bottom of the page

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

We record 720 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Hesse, Germany, spread across 446 towns and villages. The ones with the most visitor reviews are Schloss Waldeck (Waldeck Castle) (6,249 reviews), Biebrich Palace (18th century), Ronneburg Castle (12th century), Bad Homburg Castle (17th century) and Schloss Wilhelmshöhe (Wilhelmshöhe Castle) (18th century).

Each entry says what we could verify and what still needs confirming: enough to plan a day that holds together.

This page lists the 400 most visited châteaux out of 720. Department by department, the list is complete.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Hesse, Germany can you visit?
We record 720 châteaux in Hesse, Germany, across 446 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 Hesse, Germany?
Schloss Waldeck, in Waldeck, with 6,249 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

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