Best Castles in Hesse

Discover the best rated places in Hesse, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience.

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#2

Open seasonally, this ruined hilltop castle from the Middle Ages offers guided tours & a museum.

4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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#3

11th-century castle with gothic hall, period interiors & a museum of cultural history.

4.60 (6K reviews)
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#4

Medieval castle rebuilt in 13th-century Gothic style with a program of open-air opera & events.

4.60 (5.8K reviews)
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#5

This lavish baroque estate was home to princes and dukes of Nassau until the year 1841.

4.60 (5.6K reviews)
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#6

Late-18th-century castle within parkland, with tours taking in armories and a former chapel.

4.60 (3.8K reviews)
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#7

Ornate palace for the Prince-Abbots & Prince-Bishops that formerly ruled the diocese of Fulda.

4.60 (3.6K reviews)
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#8

Bad Homburg Castle

Historical landmark

Baroque palace, once a Prussian imperial residence, with original furnishings, plus medieval tower.

4.60 (3.5K reviews)
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#12

Palace complex from the 1700s with tours in summer & verdant grounds with extensive walking paths.

4.60 (2.7K reviews)
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#13

Burgruine Königstein

Historical landmark

Ruins of a medieval castle complex, with a tower offering panoramic views & guided tours.

4.60 (2.6K reviews)
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#15

Breuberg Castle

Historical landmark

Preserved 850-year-old castle on a wooded hilltop featuring a museum & guided tours.

4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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#17

Rococo manor completed in 1761, with original furnishings, paintings & English-style grounds.

4.60 (1.5K reviews)
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#18

Restored medieval castle offering guided interior tours, expansive gardens & panoramic views.

4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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#19

Informal hotel in a 1600s castle offering simple quarters, some with kitchens, plus dining & a pond.

4.70 (488 reviews)
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#20

Burg Rodenstein

Historical landmark

Historic ruins of a fortified castle from the 13th century in a mountain setting with views.

4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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#26

Renaissance-style castle-turned-upscale hotel with a chic restaurant, a cigar lounge & a spa.

4.60 (669 reviews)
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#30

Laid-back rooms in a stone castle hotel offering a Medieval-style restaurant, a bar & a cafe.

4.50 (3.2K reviews)
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#35

Ornate Renaissance hunting lodge with a modern glass roof, hosting corporate events & weddings.

4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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#36

Views over rooftops & vineyards from an 11th-century stronghold, plus meals on a restaurant terrace.

4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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#40

Guided tours are available of this 19th-century Neoclassical palace, now home to government offices.

4.50 (863 reviews)
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#43

Medieval castle remains made famous by the Frankenstein story, with panoramic views & a restaurant.

4.40 (5.8K reviews)
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#46

Schloss Friedrichstein

Tourist attraction

Sweeping views from a hilltop castle built in 1200, housing a cafe & a military museum.

4.40 (1.9K reviews)
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#47

Medieval castle & museum offering period rooms, free breakfast & parking, plus a stylish restaurant.

4.40 (1.3K reviews)

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