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Castles in Hesse, Germany

738 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 Hesse, Germany, from the most visited to the least known, with what we know of their opening hours and prices.

Coming this weekend? 46 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Hesse, Germany.

During the holidays, 45 castles open in Hesse, Germany (Christmas holidays (Weihnachtsferien)).

During the holidays, 49 castles open in Hesse, Germany (Easter holidays (Osterferien)).

During the holidays, 48 castles open in Hesse, Germany (summer holidays (Sommerferien)).

How much does it cost? 14 entry prices in Hesse, Germany, including 2 free castles.

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

We record 738 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Hesse, Germany, spread across 454 towns and villages. The ones with the most visitor reviews are Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (open to visitors) and Biebrich Palace (18th century).

65 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 58 and the prices of 19 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check. 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 738. Department by department, the list is complete.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Hesse, Germany can you visit?
We record 738 châteaux in Hesse, Germany, across 454 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?
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, in Kassel, with 23,761 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 58 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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