Next to being a professional photographer, I also might be a bit of a castlephile. If that is even a thing. Over the years, I developed a soft spot for old castles in stunning places. It always makes me a bit sad when I find out that a great-looking castle is surrounded by ugly houses or modern commercial buildings.
No matter how impressive the castle itself may be, it immediately spoils the authentic castle vibe. However, there are still some examples where over the past centuries, little has changed and it almost feels like you are a time-traveler. These are the ones that made it onto my 'Timeless castles' list. There are many more left to collect, but here are my favorites:
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Classic View On Neuschwanstein Castle In Bavaria
I've taken the castle tour twice. It's interesting to learn about the history behind it. Sadly because of King Ludwig's death, the castle was never finished. Only about 25% of the castle was ever used/finished. Oh, and wear comfortable shoes if you want to go. It's a fairly steep climb. Otherwise be prepared to shell out some cash for the carriage ride up the mountain.
Burg Eltz In Autumn. Just A Magical Combination
It Took A 300-Km Detour And A Terrible Few Hours' Sleep In The Car But It Was Definitely Worth It When The Sun Kissed The Towers Of The Fairytale-Like Pierrefonds Castle
Thought I recognised the castle! They filmed Merlin there :D it’s amazing! Great photo :)
Hohenzollern Castle On An Autumn Morning. How Can This Even Be Real?
Chateau De Miolans In Savoie (France) In Fact, It Used To Be A Prison, Believe It Or Not
Chateau De Methon-Saint Bernard. The Disney Force Is Strong In This One
It Took An Epic 4-Hour Drive Before Arriving At A Foggy Castle Wernigerode, Just Before Sunrise
Burg Hohenwerfen. Some May Recognize This Beauty From The Classic Movie 'Where Eagles Dare'
Wendelstein, Bavaria
Foggy Raesfeld Castle. What A Mood!
Tarasp Castle In Graubünden. Including A Cotton Candy Sky
Neuschwanstein Castle From A Lesser Known Angle. It Required A Cable Car Ride
Heddal
This is a church, not a castle. Built in the 13th century, entirely of wood, and placed just utside Notodden in South Eastern Norway
Chateau De Suscinio In Brittany Has A Stunning View On The Atlantic Ocean
Cawdor Castle In The Scottish Highlands. That Maze Is Looking Scary
Schloss Heidelberg Overlooking The Historical City Centre (Where I Went For A Coffee Minutes After Taking This Photo)
Tarasp, Switzerland
Schloss Darfeld (Germany). Loving Those Autumn Colours!
There Are Many Castles To Visit In The Loire Valley (France) I Chose Chateau De Sully
The Impressive Moszna Zamek In Poland. Scaffolding? Yes. Empty Pond? Sadly, Yes. Still Beautiful? Totally
Werrnigerode Castle On A Delightful Fall Evening
Malcesine Looking Like Jack Sparrow's Hometown. Or His Italian Cousin, Giacomo Sparrone
France
Pastel Sunrise At Geneva Lake. Chateau De Chilon, Arguably Switzerland's Most Famous Castle
Gorgeous Schelenburg Near The City Of Osnabrück
Castello D'arco Is A Castle Ruin Located Near The Garda Lake (Italy)
Twickel Castle From Above. I Spent Many Childhood Hours Around This Beauty
Burg Altena In Its Winter Disguise
Grafschaft Bentheim
Château De Trévarez
Chateau Des Milandes, Once The Home Of Josephine Baker
The Wartburg In Germany With A Nice Spotlight On It
Are the two different styles two different eras of the castle’s construction?
Classic View On The Wartburg, One Of Germany's Most Important Castles
It's important, because the monk Martin Luther did the unthinkable here and translated the Bible (new testament) into the language of the common folk, ending the exclusive reign of the catholic clerics over the interpretation of the Bible. As the Bible surprisingly deviated quite far from what the church has been selling until then it lead to the foundation of the protestant church (Lutheran church). It also played a key element in the 1848 revolution https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg
Bayern, Germany
Burg Bentheim Covered In White
Those are gorgeous photos and castles! Keep up the good work :)
I'd add Harlech, Carnarvon, Beaumaris in Wales, Tintagel in Cornwall and Alnwick, Richmond and Corfe in England.
I think we are so spoilt in Britain as there are so many that are really old.
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I'd add Harlech, Carnarvon, Beaumaris in Wales, Tintagel in Cornwall and Alnwick, Richmond and Corfe in England.
I think we are so spoilt in Britain as there are so many that are really old.
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