Before Moritzburg Castle was the fortress it is today, it was a hunting lodge with a moat around it, constructed by the Duke of Saxony, Maurice (or Moritz), in 1542.

No one knows for sure how many castles are in Germany, but the best guess is around 25,000. So which ones to see? Here are 10 of the best castles to tour when you travel to Germany.

Saxony’s government has spent 450 million euros since reunification restoring its 25 state-owned castles, which attract about 2.5 million tourists each year. Upkeep Costs ...

Castles are very popular in Germany — but their exact number remains a mystery, ... Baden-Württemberg, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia," said EBI director Friedrich. It is, however, expensive work.

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 German government and the eastern states of Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia have approved €400m in funding for the restoration and renovation of castles and palaces through to 2027, with half of ...

The Rococo Castle in Dornburg, Germany, is about as charming as castles get. Behold, the pink-and-yellow outer walls, the ornate trim around windows and doors, and the fish-scale roofing with ...

Our writer revels in the architecture of and history behind Albrechtsburg Castle, Konigstein fortress, Moritzburg Castle, Zwinger and Dresden Castle. JUST a few kilometres out of Dresden, south of ...

History Around Every Corner: Experience Beautiful Castles, Palaces and Exceptional Cultural Events in the Leipzig Region Leipzig is not only worth a visit because of its great ...

Colditz is the best known of the many castles of Saxony, including one where Martin Luther helped design the first purpose-built Protestant chapel, and another that looks like a Lord of the Rings set.