Suggested castle and palace experiences

in the four-country region
Turmbesteigung Schloss Montfort Langenargen

Montfort Castle – ascent of the tower

The tower of Langenargen’s landmark affords a fascinating view of the lake, Alps and historic town with its picturesque harbour. Linger awhile on the sun terrace of the...
Castle Vaduz in the Principality of Liechtenstein close to Lake Constance

Vaduz Castle

Vaduz Castle sits enthroned about 120 metres above the capital city Vaduz. It is the emblematic landmark of the capital of Liechtenstein and the seat of the country’s royal...
Fürstenhäusle Meersburg

Meersburg Prince’s Vineyard House

The Fürstenhäusle (prince’s vineyard house) affords breathtaking views of the old town and Lake Constance, all the way to the Alps. This house amid the vineyards served...
Gerhard Beer | © Gerhard Beer

Schattenburgmuseum Feldkirch

Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, is one of the best-preserved castle complexes in Austria and a landmark of the town. It was built in the 13th century by the...
Burg Meersburg mit Blick auf dem Bodensee

Old Castle in Meersburg

The oldest inhabited castle in Germany invites you to travel back in time all year round. Let yourself be taken back to the Middle Ages 365 days a year or dine like the...
Schloss Waldburg in der Nähe vom Bodensee

Waldburg Castle

A treasure chamber from the time of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. Waldburg castle is one of the best preserved castle complexes in southern Germany and one of...
Schloss Messkirch

Meßkirch Palace

Built in the Renaissance style by the Counts of Zimmern in 1557, Meßkirch Palace is one of the first four-wing structures north of the Alps. You will see Germany’s oldest...
Schloss Achberg  | © © Anja Koehler

Achberg Castle

This baroque pearl in the forest was built by the Order of the Teutonic Knights, tucked away between Wangen in the Allgäu region and Lindau at Lake Constance. The fancy...
Festungsruine Hohentwiel aus der Luft

Hohentwiel Fortress ruins

Hohentwiel is one of Germany ́s largest fortress ruins and is a place of enchanted grandeur. The fortress imposing ramparts and casemates, its fallen towers and defiant...