9 Best Castle Hotels in Germany in 2026

Historic castle hotel: Nearly 1,000 years of history overlooking the Neckar Valley. Michelin-star dining: Elegant Swabian cuisine with a view, plus an excellent wine list. Thirty unique rooms: Blend of rustic traditional charm and sleek contemporary comfort. Scenic activities: Discounted access to a top golf course, hiking trails, and river adventures. Family heritage: Still owned by the von Rassler family after nine generations. Check dates & prices here.   Schloss Weitenburg, a castle hotel near both Stuttgart and Tübingen, Germany, with a history going back nearly a thousand years. It also boasts a Michelin Star-awarded restaurant, and a stunning setting overlooking the Neckar Valley between the Black Forest and the… > See All the Details & Book

Hilltop fortress: A medieval stronghold overlooking Lake Edersee and Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Reserve. Historic yet modern: Exterior remains castle-like while interiors lean sleek and contemporary. Stylish rooms: Boutique hotel feel with touches of medieval character. Dining variety: Gourmet restaurant in a medieval hall, plus modern café, bar, and lounge. Spa facilities: Relax in a wellness area with castle views. Check dates & prices here   The 4 Star Schloss Waldeck is a stunning German hilltop castle hotel overlooking the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Reserve and Lake Edersee itself. It is a jaw dropping sight – it has the look and feel of exactly what it is – a medieval hill fortress protecting this… > See All the Details & Book

Royal heritage: Built by Empress Victoria of Germany in 1893, with ties to the Prussian and British royal families. Notable former guests: Empress Victoria, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, and many more. Film connection: Used as Sandringham House in the Princess Diana film Spencer. 5-star luxury: Fine dining restaurant, beauty salon, English-style gardens, and 18-hole golf course. Lavish interiors: Packed with antiques and artwork from Titian, Rubens, and Gainsborough. Prime location: In the spa town of Kronberg, just 20km from Frankfurt Airport. Check dates & prices here   In the lovely old spa town of Kronberg, conveniently near Frankfurt Airport, Germany, Schlosshotel Kronberg is a beautifully evocative building, both inside and… > See All the Details & Book

Historic hilltop castle: Dating back nearly 1,000 years, overlooking the village of Elgersburg. Charming rooms: Cosy standard and deluxe options blending medieval character with modern comfort. Authentic dining: Traditional German cuisine served in a grand hall, plus house-brewed Elgersburger Beer. Guided castle tours: Learn the rich history dating back to the 12th century. Scenic location: At the edge of the Thuringian Forest, with Goethe connections and Weimar nearby. Most Notable Former Guest: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Check dates & prices here.   Near Weimar and Leipzig, Germany is the beautifully atmospheric Elgersburg Castle. It has a history going back to at least the 12th century, is one of Thuringia’s best-preserved… > See All the Details & Book

Majestic Baroque palace: A 300-year-old 5-star luxury hotel near Cologne and Düsseldorf. World-class dining: Home to Vendôme, a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant acclaimed as Germany’s best. Elegant rooms: Suites range up to 120 m², with marble bathrooms and Rhine Valley views. Lavish facilities: Full-service spa, multiple restaurants, lively bars, and exceptional service. Prime location: Overlooks Cologne Cathedral, with easy metro and airport access. Check dates & prices here   The 5-star Schloss Bensberg Hotel, near Cologne & Düsseldorf, Germany, is a quite majestic, and quite enormous, 300-year-old Baroque Palace. It coms with gorgeous gardens, and a host of superb facilities, including what many consider to be Germany’s very best restaurant; the 3… > See All the Details & Book

Historic pedigree: 16th-century castle with Renaissance architecture, set in Weserbergland Nature Park. Famous guests: Tsar Peter the Great of Russia once stayed here and was amazed by its exotic gardens. 5-star luxury: Lavish rooms, spa & beauty center, swimming pool, and Michelin-starred dining. Gourmet choice: Haute cuisine at the Michelin-starred Gourmet Restaurant, plus casual dining in the Schlosskeller. Recreation: 18-hole golf course, landscaped gardens, hiking, biking, and boating in the surrounding countryside. Convenient location: Less than an hour from Hanover, near Hamelin of Pied Piper fame. Check dates & prices here.   Near Hanover, Lower Saxony, Schlosshotel Münchhausen is yet another, highly rated, 5 star castle hotel in Germany It… > See All the Details & Book

Black Forest charm: Medieval castle surrounded by its own vineyards near Baden-Baden and Karlsruhe. Michelin-star dining: Home to Werner’s, a celebrated restaurant with cooking classes available. Fairytale setting: Castle perched above Gernsbach with sweeping views of the Murg Valley. Luxury stay: Rooms in the adjacent manor house offer comfort with a touch of old-world atmosphere. Wine & wellness: Estate vineyards, tours, tastings, and easy access to spa-town Baden-Baden. Check dates & prices here.   Nestling in Germany’s Black Forest and near both Baden-Baden and Karlsruhe, Schloss Eberstein is a medieval-era stately home & castle surrounded by acres of its own vineyards. It is a place to relax and be pampered… > See All the Details & Book

12th-century castle hotel: Overlooking the Rhine River in Oberwesel, near Frankfurt. Elegant rooms & suites: All with balconies or terraces facing the Rhine or vineyards. Knight’s Hall restaurant: Plus extensive gardens with winding paths and views. UNESCO-listed setting: In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, surrounded by castles and vineyards. Rich Schönburg history: Rebuilt after 200 years of ruin, now family-run. Convenient location: Easy trips to Frankfurt, Mainz, Bonn, Cologne, and Koblenz. Check dates & price here   Schloss Schönburg is a luxury German castle hotel on the Rhine River by the medieval town of Oberwesel. And it’s really quite a stunning sight at first glance. There are also gorgeous views… > See All the Details & Book

Fairytale setting: 14th-century Franconian castle perched above the town of Colmberg in northern Bavaria. Scenic routes: Located directly on both the Romantic Road and the Castle Road. Nearby gems: Close to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and the Franconian capital Ansbach. Historic charm: Castle origins from 1318, with a cosy, atmospheric feel and friendly staff. Hearty dining: Traditional Franconian and Bavarian dishes served in a medieval-style restaurant. Check dates & prices here   This fairytale-like 14th century, Franconian-era, German Castle Hotel sits on a hill above the pretty town of the same name in northern Bavaria. Burg Colmberg forms a picturesque part of two of the most scenic, and romantic, routes… > See All the Details & Book