These German castles each have a unique history and these beautiful castles are among the most popular castles in Germany (and perhaps even the world). You will find a large range of castles in Bayern, from castles that date back to the middle ages to Royal castles.

Bavaria is the southern German region with a culture all of its own. In fact, many of Bavaria’s traditions and much of its cuisine are often conflated with Germany as a whole; beer halls, bratwurst, and that typical Bavarian architecture that makes everything feel as though it’s from a fairytale.

Here are the most beautiful towns to visit in the southern German state of Bavaria offering fairytale castles lakes and views.